Manchester United have admitted a breach of Football Association rules and been fined £20,000 for failing to control their players during last week’s defeat by Liverpool at Anfield.
The Red Devils failed to ‘ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion’ during the Premier League clash, which ended in a 2-0 win for Jurgen Klopp’s champions-elect.
Several United players surrounded referee Craig Pawson when Roberto Firmino thought he had scored Liverpool’s second goal in the 26th minute of the match.
David de Gea, the goalkeeper, was booked during United’s protests as he made it clear he thought he had been fouled in the build-up to the goal by Reds defender Virgil van Dijk.
A VAR review agreed with De Gea and the goal was thus ruled out, and the keeper also had his booking rescinded.
Nonetheless, United have been sanctioned for their reaction to the initial on-pitch decision.
The Old Trafford club accepted the charge.
An FA statement read: “Manchester United FC has been fined £20,000 after admitting a breach of FA Rule E20 and accepting the standard penalty.
“The club failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 26th minute of a Premier League fixture against Liverpool FC on 19 January 2020.”
