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FA Charges Tottenham and Aston Villa Over Post-Match Altercation

The FA imposed a Friday deadline for the clubs’ responses to misconduct allegations.

Overview

  • The charge alleges both clubs failed to ensure players and officials did not behave in an improper or provocative way after the final whistle.
  • The confrontation followed Aston Villa’s 2-1 FA Cup third-round win at Tottenham on January 10.
  • Video footage shows Joao Palhinha and Morgan Rogers shoving as players and staff moved in to separate them.
  • Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has accused Ollie Watkins of provoking Palhinha during Villa’s post-match celebrations.
  • Villa’s progression in the competition stands, with a fourth-round tie against Newcastle scheduled for February 14 while disciplinary outcomes are pending.