Blues admit FA charge

Chelsea have admitted a Football Association charge of failing to control their players following the injury-time brawl which marred last weekend’s Carling Cup final.

The charge, which also takes into account the club’s officials, is a result of a fracas which led to Mikel Jon Obi being dismissed, along with Arsenal’s Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Adebayor – while Emmanuel Eboue was also cited after the match for appearing to punch Wayne Bridge.

Chelsea have requested a personal hearing with the FA to plead their case, although it is yet to be scheduled.