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Chelsea manager Sarri charged with misconduct after Burnley draw

Hanne Davis
·Senior Video Producer

The Football Association have charged Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri with misconduct following an incident on the touchline during their match against Burnley on Monday night.

The Italian was sent off by referee Kevin Friend following a row between both benches in the final minutes of the 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Fourth official Roger East (R) directs Chelsea's Italian head coach Maurizio Sarri from the technical area during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge in London on April 22, 2019. - The game ended 2-2. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)
Fourth official Roger East Maurizio Sarri from the technical area during Chelsea's match against Burnley. (ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Sarri then waived his media duties following the match, with Chelsea alleging he was the target of abuse by members of Burnley’s coaching staff.

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However Burnley manager Sean Dyche insisted that his team played no part in Sarri’s dismissal to the stands saying “it wasn’t anything to do with us why he got sent off.”

Sarri has until 6pm on Friday to respond to the charge.