The FA have charged Manchester United after their players surrounded referee Chris Kavanagh during their 3-1 FA Cup win over Fulham on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag’s side were 1-0 down in the clash when Jadon Sancho rounded Cottagers goalkeeper Bernd Leno, before his shot was blocked on the line by Willian.
However, the Brazilian had stopped the shot with his hand, with Kavanagh originally awarding a corner.
This led to angry remonstrations from United players who pointed out to the referee that this was a clear handball.
After VAR intervened, they advised Kavanagh to re-look at the incident and a spot kick was awarded along with a straight red card for Willian.
The FA have charged Man United after they surrounded the referee in their win over Fulham
Fulham winger Willian handled on the line, but Chris Kavanagh had originally awarded a corner
After a VAR check, Willian was sent off and United were given a penalty which they scored
Fulham capitulated as boss Marco Silva was then sent off for dissent before Aleksandar Mitrovic then pushed Kavanagh and was also dismissed in a manic few minutes.
However, despite the penalty being awarded and United eventually going on to win 3-1 thanks to two goals from Bruno Fernandes and one from Marcel Sabitzer, the initial reaction of several Red Devils stars surrounding Kavanagh has led to the club being charged by the FA for failing to control their players.
In a statement they said: ‘Manchester United has been charged after its players surrounded a match official during the 71st minute of the FA Cup tie against Fulham on Sunday 19 March.
‘It’s alleged that Manchester United failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or do not behave in a way which is improper. Manchester United has until Monday 27 March to respond.’
It is the second time United have been charged in this way this season, with a similar incident happening during a 0-0 draw with Newcastle in October when players protested at a decision to disallow a Cristiano Ronaldo goal.
Marco Silva was also dismissed by Kavanagh in a disastrous few minutes for the Cottagers
Aleksandar Mitrovic was then sent off for pushing the referee and now faces a length ban
United went on to win the FA Cup quarter-final clash 3-1, having trailed 1-0 before the red cards
The FA also announced earlier this week they have charged both Mitrovic and Silva, with the Serbian in danger of receiving a lengthy ban.
A statement released on Monday night read: ‘Fulham, Marco Silva and Aleksandar Mitrović have been charged following the incidents that took place in or around the 72nd minute of their tie against Manchester United in The FA Cup on Sunday 19 March.
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‘It’s alleged that Marco Silva used abusive and/or insulting words and/or gestures and/or behaviour towards the match referee; that he used abusive and/or insulting words towards the fourth official prior to his dismissal; and that he also used abusive and/or insulting words and/or gestures and/or behaviour towards the fourth official after being sent off.
‘It’s further alleged that in throwing a water bottle in the direction of the assistant referee his behaviour was improper.’