Manchester City charged by FA over failure to control players against Spurs

Manchester City have been charged by the Football Association following the furious confrontation with referee Simon Hooper that blighted the end of an otherwise thrilling 3-3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

The Premier League champions have been charged with failing to control their players after a set-to followed Hooper’s decision not to allow City a possibly important advantage in the final minutes of play. The official had waved play on following a foul on Erling Haaland near the centre circle, prompting the striker to set Jack Grealish clear on goal via a quickly-hit through pass. However, soon after the ball reached Grealish, Hooper blew for the initial foul.

Haaland, who led the complaints and was seen screaming at Hooper from close range, will not be subject to personal charges for his behaviour, or for a tweet sent immediately after the match had finished.

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