Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho bans confirmed following weekend reds
The FA also confirmed that Fabregas will face no retrospective action for his part in the coming together with Fernandinho.
The Football Association on Monday announced the charge after City striker Sergio Aguero’s reckless tackle on Chelsea defender David Luiz prompted a bench-clearing fracas.
Manchester City players got frustrated when it dawned on them that there was no way they could make a comeback and their tempers got the better of them.
The Brazilian was involved in an incident with Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas that saw him issued with a red card.
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His time at Camp Nou was pretty much a mixed bag and this eventually urged him to pursue a fresh challenge in England with Chelsea in 2014. It was extra time and the scoreline was 3-1 in favor of the visitors, with the home side visibly frustrated.
“Aguero is an unbelievable player, he scores a lot, he wins a lot”.
“I would prefer to finish first”, Guardiola said. “It was the way the referee decided”.
“I don’t like that and I apologise for what happened”.
“Then Fernandinho went over to defend his team-mate because of what the opponent did to Aguero”.
“Both players were strong”. The players we’ve been linked to, like Milan Badelj of Fiorentina and Marcelo Brozovic of Inter, fit this description – hopefully this means Antonio Conte has identified this issue to Michael Emenalo well in advance of January.
Cahill was shocked by the severity of the Argentina international’s challenge during Chelsea’s 3-1 away victory but does not think that reflects his normal game. “I don’t like to speak about these type of things”. We accept that. It was a red card. “He’s on fire at the minute and we hope that continues”. According to the Italian tactician, Aguero’s tackle was unsafe and was rightly punished by referee Anthony Taylor.
“The final (stage) wasn’t good”. It’s very hard to explain this final part of the game.
“The referees, I don’t talk about”.
With both Arsenal and Chelsea seen as title contenders this season it remains unlikely that the Blues would sell to one of their rivals halfway through the season.
Manchester City and Chelsea are facing FA fines for failing to control their players during the ugly scenes that marred the match at the Etihad.