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Chelsea facing further punishment from Man City fall-out: Conte begging this doesn’t occur
CHELSEA reportedly face the humiliation of being docked points following the fall-out of their clash against Manchester City.
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Chelsea beat title rivals Manchester City 3-1 eight days ago.
However, the showdown became ill tempered when Sergio Aguero launched into a reckless challenge on David Luiz.
The tackle earned a straight red card and sparked a mass brawl involving all 22 men on the field.
It was the fifth time in the space of 19 months that the Blues have been disciplined by the FA for failing to control their players.
Chelsea were charged for failing to control their players
Antonio Conte's me have been charged five times by the FA in the past 19 months
And the Sunday Mirror claim they could be hit with a points deduction if their misdemeanours continue.
Antonio Conte will desperately be praying this doesn't happen, as it could hit the west London outfit's title chances.
It is understood they were warned about their conduct after the melee that ensued in the wake of their 2-2 draw against Tottenham last season.
A statement at the time read: “The Board is satisfied the greater fine on Chelsea fairly reflects its role in the incident and its lamentable recent record for failing properly to control its players.
Sergio Aguero sparked the brawl with his challenge on David Luiz
“The time cannot be too far distant when a Commission concludes the only proper sanction is a points deduction.”
Should the FA decide to dock points, it would be the first time the sanction has been carried out in 26 years.
Arsenal and Manchester United were punished during a controversial clash at Old Trafford, a game which the Gunners won 1-0.
Chelsea are targeting their ninth consecutive league win when they host West Brom (midday).
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