Liverpool (opens in new tab) and Everton (opens in new tab) have been charged by the FA after gamers from either side clashed in a ‘mass confrontation’ throughout Monday evening’s Merseyside derby.
Jurgen Klopp’s hosts ran out 2-0 winners towards their native rivals, however there have been unsavoury scenes in direction of the tip of the sport at Anfield, in an incident sparked by a coming collectively between Reds defender Andy Robertson and Toffees goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
After being flagged offside, Robertson kicked the ball away, prompting Pickford to retaliate. That flashpoint then spilled over right into a extra intensive conflict alongside the touchline, with substitutes from every crew getting concerned.
An FA assertion launched on Thursday learn (opens in new tab):
“Liverpool and Everton have been charged following a mass confrontation throughout the 86th minute of their Premier League match on Monday 13 February.
“It’s alleged that each golf equipment failed to make sure their gamers and/or benches performed themselves in an orderly style and/or kept away from provocative behaviour. Liverpool and Everton have till Monday 20 February to supply responses to their prices.”
Mo Salah and Cody Gakpo had been on the scoresheet as Liverpool ended a run of 4 Premier League matches and not using a win, placing them inside 9 factors of the highest 4.
As for Everton, their first defeat beneath new supervisor Sean Dyche meant that they continue to be within the backside three.
