English FA charge Manchester City for gross misconduct

Manchester City players were left furious after the referee Simon Hooper decided to stop an attack from Manchester City which was spearheaded by Jack Grealish. According to the body, Manchester City was charged for the inability to control their players.

“Manchester City have been charged with a breach of the FA Rule 20.1 after their players surrounded the match official during the Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, December 3, 2023. It is alleged that during the 94th minute of the fixture, the club failed to ensure that their players do not behave in a way which is improper. Manchester City have until Thursday, December 7, 2023, to respond to the charges.”