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Evra charged after fracas

18 Jul 2008 - 16:46:35

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Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following the post-match brawl that marred the Premier League clash at Chelsea in April.

Blues groundsman Sam Bethell has also been charged with using abusive language aggravated by reference to nationality/race as well as with improper conduct.

The FA have used video evidence, CCTV footage and various witness statements in the three months since the fracas took place.

A post-match incident involving Rio Ferdinand and a Chelsea steward was also investigated but no charge was issued as it was deemed the incident was an accident and an apology had been made.

United had lost the crunch title showdown at Stamford Bridge 2-1 before several players became embroiled in a bust-up with Chelsea groundstaff and stewards after being asked to move off the pitch.

Ferdinand was reported to have aimed a frustrated kick at a wall when he also made contact with a steward.

He had said at the time: "Unfortunately, a lady was stood by and I accidentally brushed her with my foot. I apologised profusely and went back to make sure she was okay.

"I have arranged for a bouquet of flowers to be sent to her. Credit to her, she laughed it off and was very understanding. She said she wasn't hurt."