Aston Villa and Newcastle United – Charged by The FA | OneFootball

The FA have now charged Newcastle United and Aston Villa.

The charge is that during the break of United’s 3-0 hammering of Villa, the two clubs failed to control their players.

As well as the club charge, there are also individual ones, with Newcastle assistant head coach Jason Tindall and Villa analyst Victor Manas both charged with acting in an improper manner.

The two clubs and two backroom staff have until 13 January to respond to the charges.

‘Newcastle United, Aston Villa and a staff member from both clubs have been charged following an incident at half-time during the sides’ recent Premier League encounter.

The Magpies beat Villa 3-0 at St James’ Park on Boxing Day, with Villa striker Jhon Duran sent off after 32 minutes for stamping on Fabian Schar.

The FA have charged both teams for failing to control their players and staff following an altercation during the break that involved members from both teams.

Newcastle assistant head coach Jason Tindall, who was sent off for his part in the altercation, as well as Villa analyst Victor Manas, have both been charged for acting in an improper manner.

Asked in his post-match press conference if the incident could be described as a “20-man half-time melee”, Newcastle head coach Howe said: “Yeah, I don’t think that’s far off.

“These things always start out, I don’t think, with the intention of it happening in the way that it did.

“There was probably 17 or 18 people trying to calm it down, but what it looks like then are more people are involved.”

Villa manager Unai Emery was furious with Duran’s sending off and his frustrations continued throughout the first half.