FA charges Liverpool, Everton for derby ‘mass confrontation’

Liverpool and Everton have been charged by the Football Association following a “mass confrontation” between their gamers throughout Monday’s Merseyside derby within the Premier League.

The incident occurred within the 86th minute of the match, which Liverpool received 2-0 at Anfield.

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Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and Liverpool defender Andy Robertson had been each booked after a conflict close to the touchline earlier than the incident escalated, with a variety of gamers and substitutes from each groups getting concerned.

“It’s alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players and/or benches failed to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion, and/or refrained from provocative behaviour,” the FA mentioned in a press release on Thursday.

The golf equipment have till Feb. 20 to answer the charges.