West Ham and Chelsea have been
fined £40,000 and £50,000 respectively by the Football Association after both
clubs admitted failing to control players.
The punishment follows
the Hammers' 2-1 win over their London rivals at Upton Park on 24
October.
Chelsea had five players
booked, and midfielder Nemanja Matic and manager Jose Mourinho were sent off.
West Ham's players surrounded
referee Jonathan Moss after Matic's challenge on Diafra Sakho in the 44th
minute.
"The charge was for
failing to ensure players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion," read
an FA statement.
"Both clubs were also
severely warned as to their future conduct."
Chelsea players also surrounded
the official after Matic, who had been shown a yellow card earlier on, was
given a second booking by Moss and dismissed.
Mourinho was sent to the stands
for the second half after going to speak to Moss in the referee's room.
He received a
one-game stadium ban and £40,000 fine.
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