Chelsea set to launch ‘strong defence’ against FA charges

CHELSEA are to strongly defend themselves against two FA charges relating to the conduct of their players and assistant coach Steve Clarke.

Chelsea set to launch ‘strong defence’ against FA charges
Fri, 28 Sep, 2007 - 01:00
Adrian Curtis

The Premier League club stand accused of failing to control their players during Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Manchester United.

The charge relates to the conduct of their players towards match official Mike Dean following his decision to red card Mikel John Obi for his tackle on United defender Patrice Evra.

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