Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic and teammates react after he is shown a red card by referee Chris Kavanagh during the FA Cup tie against Manchester United. Reuters
Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic and teammates react after he is shown a red card by referee Chris Kavanagh during the FA Cup tie against Manchester United. Reuters
Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic and teammates react after he is shown a red card by referee Chris Kavanagh during the FA Cup tie against Manchester United. Reuters
Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic and teammates react after he is shown a red card by referee Chris Kavanagh during the FA Cup tie against Manchester United. Reuters

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Fulham's Mitrovic and Silva face lengthy bans after being charged by English FA

FA said in a statement Monday that the standard punishment for Mitrovic's dismissal during their 3-1 FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Old Trafford would be 'clearly insufficient'

Steve Luckings
Steve Luckings

March 21, 2023

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Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic faces a lengthy ban after he and head coach Marco Silva were charged by the English Football Association for their part in a melee that marred Sunday's FA Cup match against Manchester United.

The FA said in a statement Monday that the standard punishment for Mitrovic's dismissal during their 3-1 FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Old Trafford would be "clearly insufficient".

During the second half of Sunday's tie, a confrontation broke out after Fulham's Willian was red-carded for handling the ball on the goal line following a VAR review.

During a chaotic few minutes, coach Silva angrily addressed the fourth official before being shown a red card.

Serbian forward Mitrovic was also shown a red card after confronting referee Chris Kavanagh and shoving him with his shoulder.

"The standard punishment which would otherwise apply to Aleksander Mitrovic for the sending off offence of violent conduct that he committed towards the match referee is clearly insufficient," the FA said in a statement.

The FA said that Mitrovic's behaviour after the sending off was insulting and threatening.

"It's alleged that Marco Silva used abusive and/or insulting words, and/or gestures and/or behaviours towards the fourth official prior to his dismissal and ... after being sent off.

Fulham head coach Marco Silva is escorted from the touchline after being sent off by referee Chris Kavanagh. AFP
Fulham head coach Marco Silva is escorted from the touchline after being sent off by referee Chris Kavanagh. AFP

"It's further alleged that in throwing a water bottle in the direction of the assistant referee his behaviour was improper."

The governing body added that Fulham failed to ensure that their players would behave themselves and has yet to announce the sanctions to be handed down.

Silva had said after the match that he was hopeful Serbian striker Mitrovic would avoid a lengthy suspension but now seems almost certain to be without his 12-goal top scorer for most, if not all, of the Premier League run in. Ninth-placed Fulham are chasing European qualification.

Former Sheffield Wednesday striker Paolo Di Canio was handed an 11-game ban for pushing Paul Alcock to the ground during a match in 1998, but Mitrovic’s grab on Kavanagh was far less dramatic.

Man United v Fulham ratings

MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea 8 - Tipped a Diop header over as Fulham started well and pressured his box from wide. Crowd nervous when the ball went back to him. Top save from Robinson on 46 and then, with his fingers, from Willian a minute later. Diving save from Mitrovic on 65 – kept United in the game. AFP
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea 8 - Tipped a Diop header over as Fulham started well and pressured his box from wide. Crowd nervous when the ball went back to him. Top save from Robinson on 46 and then, with his fingers, from Willian a minute later. Diving save from Mitrovic on 65 – kept United in the game. AFP
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 7 - Poor ball to Rashford allowed a seventh minute Fulham attack. Space to bomb forward as United’s front three bunched tightly. Beaten to a ball by Willian in the first half, then could do little as Mitrovic put Fulham ahead. Better when Antony came on. AP
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 7 - Poor ball to Rashford allowed a seventh minute Fulham attack. Space to bomb forward as United’s front three bunched tightly. Beaten to a ball by Willian in the first half, then could do little as Mitrovic put Fulham ahead. Better when Antony came on. AP
Lisandro Martinez 7 - Put under pressure and looked heavy as Reed won the ball from him. Clashed with Mitrovic on 25 but no penalty given. Steady Eddy. Getty
Lisandro Martinez 7 - Put under pressure and looked heavy as Reed won the ball from him. Clashed with Mitrovic on 25 but no penalty given. Steady Eddy. Getty
Harry Maguire 6 - Started after playing well in Seville. Too tight on Mitrovic and booked after 21. Put his hands on De Cordova-Reid to concede a foul when he didn’t need to but made a strong header to clear a Pereira cross. Reuters
Harry Maguire 6 - Started after playing well in Seville. Too tight on Mitrovic and booked after 21. Put his hands on De Cordova-Reid to concede a foul when he didn’t need to but made a strong header to clear a Pereira cross. Reuters
Luke Shaw 7 - Beaten by Reed as Fulham attacked again on 25. Set up Sabitzer for the second with a cross and much better in the second when he always looked to get forward. AFP
Luke Shaw 7 - Beaten by Reed as Fulham attacked again on 25. Set up Sabitzer for the second with a cross and much better in the second when he always looked to get forward. AFP
Scott McTominay 6 - Outshone by Reed and Willian in the middle. Had one shot. First player off in a poor performance for his team. It would become eventful after he departed. AP
Scott McTominay 6 - Outshone by Reed and Willian in the middle. Had one shot. First player off in a poor performance for his team. It would become eventful after he departed. AP
Marcel Sabitzer 7 - Played in Rashford for a 31st minute attack. Strong shot on target after 39 then put a ball across the goal on 41. Finely weighted ball towards Rashford on 67. Better as the game went on and scored the second goal. Getty
Marcel Sabitzer 7 - Played in Rashford for a 31st minute attack. Strong shot on target after 39 then put a ball across the goal on 41. Finely weighted ball towards Rashford on 67. Better as the game went on and scored the second goal. Getty
Marcus Rashford 6 - Tidy without getting into the game. Set Weghorst up early on, then played a super ball towards to the same player in the first half. Left the pitch with the Stretford End singing his name. Getty
Marcus Rashford 6 - Tidy without getting into the game. Set Weghorst up early on, then played a super ball towards to the same player in the first half. Left the pitch with the Stretford End singing his name. Getty
Jadon Sancho 7 - Almost nothing in the first half bar a ball to set up Sabitzer. Better in the second when he was more central. Had a first effort on target deflected wide by Rashford on 67. His shot led to United’s penalty, Fulham fury and an equaliser. Passed to Shaw who set up the second. AFP
Jadon Sancho 7 - Almost nothing in the first half bar a ball to set up Sabitzer. Better in the second when he was more central. Had a first effort on target deflected wide by Rashford on 67. His shot led to United’s penalty, Fulham fury and an equaliser. Passed to Shaw who set up the second. AFP
Bruno Fernandes 8 - Floored by Willian after eight, put a ball in too close to Leno on 17. Brilliant tackle to set off a first half attack. Side-footed a Rashford set up wide on 53, then put the penalty in after Fulham had been reduced to nine and no manager. Scored the third, teeing it up to strike the ball solidly and confirm a trip to Wembley. Getty Images
Bruno Fernandes 8 - Floored by Willian after eight, put a ball in too close to Leno on 17. Brilliant tackle to set off a first half attack. Side-footed a Rashford set up wide on 53, then put the penalty in after Fulham had been reduced to nine and no manager. Scored the third, teeing it up to strike the ball solidly and confirm a trip to Wembley. Getty Images
Wout Weghorst 5 - A nuisance and a battering ram who works hard but seldom scores. Weak shot on target after 11. Involved in what build ups United had but would a better No 9 have taken some of the chances that came his way. AFP
Wout Weghorst 5 - A nuisance and a battering ram who works hard but seldom scores. Weak shot on target after 11. Involved in what build ups United had but would a better No 9 have taken some of the chances that came his way. AFP
SUBS: Antony 7 - On for McTominay after 57. Attacked on the break and set up Sancho in the lead to the attack which saw United’s penalty. AFP
SUBS: Antony 7 - On for McTominay after 57. Attacked on the break and set up Sancho in the lead to the attack which saw United’s penalty. AFP
Fred 6 - On for Rashford after 82. Set up Fernandes in time added on. AP
Fred 6 - On for Rashford after 82. Set up Fernandes in time added on. AP
FULHAM RATINGS: Bernd Leno 5 - Comfortable commanding his area and made the stops that were expected, but Fulham’s defence collapsed after the equaliser to see him concede three goals in the final stages. AP
FULHAM RATINGS: Bernd Leno 5 - Comfortable commanding his area and made the stops that were expected, but Fulham’s defence collapsed after the equaliser to see him concede three goals in the final stages. AP
Antonee Robinson 6 - Handled the threat of Antony well and showed intent when in attacking areas, though could have been more accurate with his crossing. Getty
Antonee Robinson 6 - Handled the threat of Antony well and showed intent when in attacking areas, though could have been more accurate with his crossing. Getty
Tim Ream 6 - Positioned well alongside Issa Diop and didn’t have too much to deal with before the penalty. Took care of the ball when transitioning it out of defence. AFP
Tim Ream 6 - Positioned well alongside Issa Diop and didn’t have too much to deal with before the penalty. Took care of the ball when transitioning it out of defence. AFP
Issa Diop 7 - Assured in defence and helped get his side in front with an astute flick that guided the ball into Mitrovic for the opener. Showed patience against Antony when the winger looked to play inside. Getty
Issa Diop 7 - Assured in defence and helped get his side in front with an astute flick that guided the ball into Mitrovic for the opener. Showed patience against Antony when the winger looked to play inside. Getty
Kenny Tete 7 - Made overlapping runs down the right-flank, and he was incisive with his decisions to get crosses into the box. Kept Sancho quiet for the most part, but faced a struggle after Fulham found themselves down to nine. AP
Kenny Tete 7 - Made overlapping runs down the right-flank, and he was incisive with his decisions to get crosses into the box. Kept Sancho quiet for the most part, but faced a struggle after Fulham found themselves down to nine. AP
Joao Palhinha 8 - A solid midfield display saw Palhinha, the Premier League’s leading tackler this season, demonstrate all of his abilities by consistently breaking up United attacks. Reuters
Joao Palhinha 8 - A solid midfield display saw Palhinha, the Premier League’s leading tackler this season, demonstrate all of his abilities by consistently breaking up United attacks. Reuters
Harrison Reed 6 - Breezed past Lisandro Martinez in the first half and looked confident. Appeared to slow down in the second half after a slight knock to his hamstring. Getty
Harrison Reed 6 - Breezed past Lisandro Martinez in the first half and looked confident. Appeared to slow down in the second half after a slight knock to his hamstring. Getty
Willian 4 - Looked to dribble directly at the opposition and tested David De Gea from range, but most significant moment came when he handled Jadon Sancho’s shot on the line before a VAR check saw him sent off and a penalty awarded. AP
Willian 4 - Looked to dribble directly at the opposition and tested David De Gea from range, but most significant moment came when he handled Jadon Sancho’s shot on the line before a VAR check saw him sent off and a penalty awarded. AP
Andreas Pereira 7 - Always tried to make things happen when in possession, and enjoyed success with the most number of key passes of any player. Intelligent with his positioning that saw him find space in dangerous areas. AFP
Andreas Pereira 7 - Always tried to make things happen when in possession, and enjoyed success with the most number of key passes of any player. Intelligent with his positioning that saw him find space in dangerous areas. AFP
Bobby Reid 6 - Kept things simple to help maintain attacking phases for Fulham in Manchester United’s half. Could have done more in terms of plays that were truly threatening to the defence. Reuters
Bobby Reid 6 - Kept things simple to help maintain attacking phases for Fulham in Manchester United’s half. Could have done more in terms of plays that were truly threatening to the defence. Reuters
Aleksandar Mitrovic 3 - Troubled United throughout the game in the box that eventually got the Cottagers into the lead. Sent off for shoving the referee to put Fulham down to nine men – seconds after they had gone down to 10. AFP
Aleksandar Mitrovic 3 - Troubled United throughout the game in the box that eventually got the Cottagers into the lead. Sent off for shoving the referee to put Fulham down to nine men – seconds after they had gone down to 10. AFP
SUBS: Tom Cairney, Daniel James, Cedric Soares, Manor Solomon. N/A. REUTERS
SUBS: Tom Cairney, Daniel James, Cedric Soares, Manor Solomon. N/A. REUTERS
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