The Football Association (FA) have charged
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, assistant
manager Rui Faria and midfielder Ramires.
The trio face disciplinary action for their
behaviour during and after Saturday's 2-1
home defeat against Sunderland, a result
that put a significant dent in Chelsea's
Premier League title hopes.
Mourinho faces scrutiny following his post-
match comments, when he spoke to
"congratulate" referee Mike Dean for his
"unbelievable " performance at Stamford
Bridge, which the FA allege called into
question the integrity of the official.
Chelsea were sent crashing to defeat when
Dean awarded a late penalty that was
converted by Fabio Borini after he adjudged
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta to have
fouled Jozy Altidore in the area with eight
minutes remaining.
It is the second time this month that
Mourinho has been charged by the FA, and
third this season. He was sent to the stands
by referee Chris Foy after entering the field
of play during Chelsea's 1-0 loss at Aston
Villa last month and was subsequently fined
£8,000 for his conduct.
Midfielder Ramires' charge relates to an off-
the-ball incident with Sunderland midfielder
Sebastian Larsson.
The incident, in which Ramires appeared to
elbow his opponent, was not seen by the
referee, but a three-man panel of former
elite officials were unanimous in their view
that it was an act of violent conduct.
Faria, meanwhile, faces two counts of
misconduct for abusive and/or insulting
words towards the referee and improper
conduct.
The 38-year-old was outraged by the penalty
decision and had to be restrained by
Mourinho when asked to leave the technical
area after angrily confronting the fourth
official.
Faria's case was designated as a non-
standard case by the FA due to the
"aggressive and/or threatening and/or
serious nature of the reported behaviour".
Ramires has until 6pm on Thursday to
respond to his charge, while Mourinho and
Faria have until 6pm on Monday.
