Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho faces touchline ban after FA charge

MANCHESTER United boss Jose Mourinho is facing a touchline ban after being hit with a second charge of misconduct from the FA.

By Jeremy Cross, Chief Sports Writer                                 

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho could be facing a touchline ban

Mourinho has been charged with misconduct in relation to his behaviour during United's goalless draw with Burnley at Old Trafford on Saturday.

It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.

Mourinho has until 6pm on Friday to respond to the latest charge, which has risen after FA bosses studied the official match report of referee Mark Clattenburg.

 

Jose Mourinho thought Matteo Darmian should have been awarded a penalty against Burnley

Mourinho was sent to the stands after complaining to Clattenburg about his failure to award the home side a penalty.

The FA have studied Clattenburg's match report and decided to take further action.

Mourinho is already facing a charge in relation to his comments about referee Anthony Taylor ahead of United's recent clash at Liverpool.
It remains unclear if Mourinho has chosen to accept or deny the charge ahead of the yesterday's 6pm deadline.
But the case will be dealt with later this month, with Mourinho facing a hefty fine if found guilty of breaching FA rules regarding managers talking about officials before and after games.