Chelsea charged after Old Trafford row

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Referee Mike Dean reported the club after at least four players surrounded him after he sent off Mikel John Obi.

The FA said in a statement: "Charges have today been issued against Chelsea FC and the club's assistant coach Steve Clarke. Chelsea have been charged with failing to control their players during their match against Manchester United on September 23. This charge relates to the conduct of Chelsea players towards referee Mike Dean following the sending-off of Mikel John Obi."

Chelsea skipper John Terry tried to grab Dean's red card but the England defender has not been charged individually by the FA. The club's assistant coach Steve Clarke has been charged, however, after clashing with match officials in the tunnel at Old Trafford following the 2-0 defeat.

The statement continued: "Steve Clarke has been charged with using abusive and/or insulting words towards the match officials after the end of the match at Old Trafford. Chelsea and Clarke have until October 12 to respond to the charges."

Although it is understood the offence is viewed as being at the low end of the scale in terms of seriousness, it is the fourth time in 18 months that Chelsea have faced the same charge.

Chelsea have announced they will mount a forceful defence against both charges.

The club said in a statement: "Chelsea football club will be strongly defending the the two charges issued by the Football Association today and will be considering that defence until we have to respond on October 12."