Source: Team_Talk
Clubs fined over Emirates handbags
A bad-tempered encounter on December 19 erupted shortly before half-time when Samir Nasri appeared to tread on the ankle of Hull's Richard Garcia.[LNB]Stephen Hunt then clashed with Nasri and a mass confrontation took place in front of referee Steve Bennett, with Arsenal goalkeeper Almunia sprinting 100 yards to get involved.[LNB]Players from both sides became embroiled in ugly scenes with Bennett eventually booking Hunt and Nasri.[LNB]A statement from the Football Association on Thursday read: "At a regulatory commission hearing this week, Arsenal and Hull City were fined for failing to control their players during a match at the Emirates Stadium in December.[LNB]"The clubs were charged in relation to a mass confrontation between players from both sides during the fixture on 19 December. Hull admitted the charge. Arsenal denied the charge but the commission found it proved.[LNB]"Hull City were fined £40,000 while Arsenal were fined £20,000. Both clubs were warned as to their future conduct."[LNB]Arsenal went on to win the game 3-0.[LNB][LNB] Barclays Prem 2009/10 Win Outright: Arsenal 8/1
