Overview
- An FA statement says Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa face misconduct charges related to player and official behavior after their Jan. 10 FA Cup tie.
- It is alleged both clubs failed to ensure their players and/or officials did not act in an improper or provocative manner following full time.
- The clubs have until Friday, Jan. 16, to submit their responses to the governing body.
- The confrontation began when Joao Palhinha and Ollie Watkins clashed near the away end, leading to a wider melee involving players and staff, including Morgan Rogers and Micky van de Ven.
- Villa won the third-round match 2-1 with goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers, and they are set to face Newcastle United in the fourth round.