
Chelsea
and Everton have been fined £30,000 by the FA for failing to control their
players in a recent match at Stamford Bridge.
Players from both sides became embroiled in a melee in the 86th minute of
the match on February 11 after Everton midfielder Gareth Barry received a
second yellow card for tripping home forward Willian.
In a statement, the FA said: " Both clubs were charged with failing to
ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or
refrained from provocative behaviour.
"The charge against Chelsea further alleged that their players surrounded
the match referee and/or became involved in a mass confrontation."
Both clubs admitted the charge and were warned as to their future conduct.