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Chelsea Charged by FA over Alleged Sectarian Chanting
The FA said the club failed to stop discriminatory chanting from a small portion of supporters during the 3-2 win over Fulham.
- The Football Association charged Chelsea for alleged discriminatory chanting by supporters during their 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage on August 24, breaching Rule E21 during the ninth minute.
- Following the August 24 win, Chelsea issued a statement warning fans against "sectarian chanting" after receiving multiple reports of misconduct from supporters in attendance.
- Chelsea warned that supporters found guilty face "the strongest possible action," including indefinite suspension and stadium ejection; the club previously condemned similar abuse targeting Aston Villa's Scottish international John McGinn in 2021.
- The Blues currently sit 10th in the Premier League table after collecting seven points from five matches, with their next fixture against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on October 10.
- Meanwhile, Fulham sits 19th in the Premier League table after collecting two points from five games, while Chelsea under new manager Xabi Alonso prepares for league action following a 3-0 loss at Brentford.
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Chelsea charged by FA over alleged discriminatory chanting in Premier League opener
Chelsea have been charged by the FA over alleged discriminatory chanting in their Premier League opener against Fulham.The Blues won 3-2 against their west London rivals, thanks to goals from Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer.The club have now been charged for failing to ensure the behaviour of their supporters.An FA statement read: "Chelsea FC has been charged with breaching FA Rule E21 during the ninth minute of its Premier League fixt…
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The Independent (US)Chelsea hit with FA charge after alleged discriminatory chanting against Fulham
Chelsea beat Fulham in their opening game of the season but have now been charged by the FA
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