Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea’s striker, has escaped disciplinary action despite his involvement in a heated brawl during Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw against Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge.
Both clubs, however, have been charged by the Football Association (FA) for failing to control their players during the altercation.
The melee erupted in the second half when Forest’s Neco Williams shoved Marc Cucurella into Chelsea assistant manager Enzo Maresca.
Footage showed Jackson raising his arm towards Forest defender Morato, but VAR officials reviewed the incident and opted against taking action.
Despite this, the FA has deemed that both teams failed to maintain adequate control over their players.
A statement from an FA spokesperson on Tuesday read:
“Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have been charged after the mass confrontation at their Premier League fixture on Sunday, 6 October.
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“It’s alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players didn’t behave in an improper and/or provocative way around the 88th minute.”
“Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have until Thursday, 10 October, to provide their responses.”
As a result, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest face potential fines for their lack of discipline.
This charge marks the latest development in an increasingly tense Premier League season.
Chelsea’s Cucurella and Wesley Fofana became the first players this season to receive suspensions for accumulating five yellow cards.
The Blues collected six yellow cards in the match, incurring a £50,000 FA fine – doubled from the standard £25,000 due to their previous offense in last month’s 1-0 win at Bournemouth.
This increased penalty serves as a warning to Chelsea to address their disciplinary issues.
The FA’s decision to charge both clubs highlights the organization’s commitment to maintaining order and sportsmanship in the Premier League.
While Jackson avoided punishment, the repercussions for Chelsea and Nottingham Forest serve as a reminder of the importance of player conduct.
Chelsea will look to rectify their disciplinary issues in upcoming matches, while Nottingham Forest will also aim to improve their on-pitch behavior.
The outcome of these charges will be closely monitored, providing insight into the FA’s stance on player conduct.
