Arsenal and Aston Villa technical staff charged by FA after altercation

Members of the technical teams of Arsenal and Aston Villa have been charged by the Football Association for an altercation during their Premier League match last month.

The Gunners staged a remarkable 4-2 comeback at Villa Park on February 18, sealed with a spectacular own goal through former goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

It came after earlier goals from Bukayo Saka and Oleksandr Zinchenko helped the visitors equalize, while Gabriel Martinelli added a fourth goal in injury time.

The celebrations were marred by a clash between Villa performance analysis manager Victor Manas and Arsenal technical analyst Miguel Molina and now the pair have been charged by the FA.< /p>

“Aston Villa performance analysis manager Victor Manas and Arsenal technical analysts coach Miguel Molina have been charged following their Premier League match on Wednesday February 18 “, we read in a press release.

"It is alleged that Miguel Molina's behavior and/or language in the 94th minute was inappropriate and/or abusive and/or insulting, and that his behavior in the tunnel after the final whistle was also inappropriate. "

Manas and Molina have until Friday to provide an answer to the FA.