Manchester United and Crystal Palace charged following Casemiro incident

Manchester United and Crystal Palace have been charged by the Premier League, after the players clashed during the game between the sides last weekend.

Saturday's game between the two sides was not an instant classic by any means but it did provide one moment with enough drama to last our writers a good couple of days.

That's certainly the view of the Football Association, after they announced that both clubs were being charged for their part in the incident.

"It's alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour, and it's also alleged that Manchester United FC failed to ensure its players refrained from violent behaviour.

"Manchester United FC and Crystal Palace FC have until Monday 13 February 2023 to respond."

In his interview post full time, the Dutchman said, "I see two teams fighting each other. I see two teams where several players crossed the line, and one player is picked out and gets sent off. For me, that's not right.

"When you freeze, Casemiro has crossed the line. But many more players are crossing the line. It's about consistency.

"You don't want to lose players when colleagues are hurting each other that bad like the player did last week against Christian Eriksen. The player from Crystal Palace started this.

"Casemiro is protecting our player and also protecting the player who wants to attack. He is holding him back - he is protecting him. He doesn't want to hurt him."