Manchester United and Manchester City post-derby clashes to be investigated by the Football Association

Both clubs have until Wednesday to submit their observations of the incident

Mark Critchley
Northern Football Correspondent
Monday 11 December 2017 12:18 GMT
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Manchester United and Manchester City players clashed after a fiery derby
Manchester United and Manchester City players clashed after a fiery derby

The Football Association have asked Manchester United and Manchester City for their observations on the post-match altercation that marred Sunday's Manchester derby.

Mikel Arteta, one of City manager Pep Guardiola's assistant coaches, was left nursing a cut eyebrow after clashes broke out following City's 2-1 win at Old Trafford.

The confrontation began when Jose Mourinho, the United manager, took exception to City's jubilant dressing room celebrations and asked the visiting players to show more respect.

Ederson, City's Brazilian goalkeeper, responded by arguing with Mourinho in Portuguese and there followed a scuffle including players and staff members from both clubs.

Mourinho was splashed with water and milk during the incident, while Arteta is believed to have been injured after being hit by a plastic bottle.

Referee Michael Oliver did not witness the clashes and therefore did not file a report on the matter. On Monday, the FA confirmed it had requested information on the incident from the two clubs involved.

United and City's observations will be reviewed before English football's governing body decides whether to take any further action.

Mourinho held television interviews and a post-match press conferences following the incident but did not refer to it, instead concentrating on the refereeing decisions which he felt contributed to his side's defeat.

Goals from David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi, either side of a Marcus Rashford equaliser, proved enough for City to record a 14th successive Premier League win.

The victory meant Guardiola's side opened up an 11-point lead over United, their neighbours and nearest challengers at the top of the table.

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