Chelsea, Man City fined over melee


Manchester City's midfielder Fernandinho (R) fights with Chelsea's midfielder Cesc Fabregas following Manchester City's striker Sergio Aguero's challenge on Chelsea's defender David Luiz, during the English Premier League football match.-AFP

London (AFP) - Premier League leaders Chelsea and Manchester City have been fined over the touchline brawl that erupted at the end of their recent league game, the Football Association announced on Tuesday.

Chelsea were fined £100,000 ($126,760, 119,290 euros) and City £35,000 for "failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour".

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