Man City charged by FA, not Haaland, for referee reaction against Spurs

The latest incident involving Manchester City and referee Simon Hooper has resulted in the Premier League champions being charged for failing to control the behaviour of their players. While forward Erling Haaland has escaped punishment for his reaction to the referee’s decision, City now face potential repercussions for the conduct of their players during the 3-3 draw against Tottenham. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest developments in this ongoing controversy.

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland has avoided punishment from the English Football Association after his reaction to a referee’s decision during their 3-3 draw against Tottenham. The Premier League champions, however, have been charged with failing to control the behavior of their players. Haaland’s post on social media did not breach any rules, and he also escaped censure for confronting the referee on the pitch. City led a group of players surrounding the match official, leading to the charge. The club has until Thursday to respond to the charge.