Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal and Hull hit with FA charge over their mass brawl at the Emirates
Arsenal and Hull are set to be punished for their mass brawl at the Emirates.[LNB]The two clubs have been charged with failing to control their players during the fiery confrontation on Saturday in the Gunners' 3-0 victory.[LNB] Madness: Arsenal and Hull players square up[LNB]Fiery: Samir Nasri and Nick Barmby[LNB]The two teams squared up after Samir Nasri appeared to stamp on Hull midfielder Richard Garcia in the first half.[LNB]An FA statement read: 'The FA has charged Arsenal and Hull City with failing to control their players.[LNB]'Thecharge related to a mass confrontation between players from both sidesduring the fixture at Emirates Stadium on 19 December. Both clubs haveuntil 13 January to respond.'[LNB]Nasri and Nick Barmby were both cleared by the FA on Tuesday even though replays showed Nasri clearly lifting his boot andsinking his studs on to Garcia's ankle and foot during a stoppage.Garcia collapsed in pain and a skirmish broke out.[LNB]When hegot the situation under control, referee Steve Bennett showed a yellow card to Nasriand Stephen Hunt but told Hull's players the pair had been booked fortheir roles in the fracas.[LNB]The referee then admitted to the Football Association he had not seen Nasri's stamp and agreed to examine the TV footage.[LNB]But, after reviewing the evidence yesterday, Bennett decided nofurther action was necessary because he could see nothing worthy of astraight red card for violent conduct.[LNB] Off the hook: Nasri and Barmby in the clear over angry clash at EmiratesArsenal star Nasri faces stamp ban as ref tells FA he did not see Hull incidentArsenal 3 Hull City 0: Bad blood continues in another x-rated clashARSENAL FC
