LONDON: Manchester City were charged by the Football Association on Monday over their players´ behavior in the final moments of their 3-3 draw against Tottenham at the weekend.
Several City stars, including an irate Erling Haaland, surrounded referee Simon Hooper after he failed to play advantage in the closing moments of a thrilling Premier League clash.
On Monday, the FA issued a statement saying City had been charged.
“Manchester City have been charged with a breach of FA rule E20.1 after their players surrounded the match official during the Premier League fixture against Tottenham on Sunday,” the governing body said in a statement.