After a thrilling Premier League match up that saw Chelsea go down with a 1-1 draw against Liverpool, The FA (Football Association) has now charged the blues for failing to control its players. Thomas Tuchel's side played 45 minutes with 10-men at Anfield due to Reece James being sent off on the stroke of half-time.
Referee Anthony Taylor reversed his initial decision and awarded a penalty to Liverpool, as well as showing James a straight red card. Chelsea were left furious, and were double damned after Mohamed Salah slotted home the penalty. After the goal was scored, Chelsea and Liverpool got into a scuffle before Taylor blew for the half-time whistle.
In a statement released by the FA on Thursday afternoon, it read: "Chelsea FC has been charged with two breaches of FA Rule E20.1 following their Premier League fixture against Liverpool FC on Saturday (28/08/21). It is alleged that Chelsea FC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 48th minute of the first half and following the half-time whistle.Chelsea FC has until Friday (03/09/21) to provide a response to this charge."