Aston Villa boss Dean Smith charged by FA for Manchester City remonstrations

The Villa boss was furious Manchester City midfielder Rodri appeared to run back from an offside position to set up the breakthrough goal

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith was sent off by referee Jon Moss at Manchester City on Wednesday. Picture: Shaun Botterill/PA

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has been charged by the Football Association after he was sent off against Manchester City on Wednesday.

Referee Jon Moss showed Smith a red card after he remonstrated with the match official following Bernardo Silva’s 79th-minute opener at the Etihad Stadium.