West Ham, Chelsea fined by FA over misconduct charges

London sides, West Ham and Chelsea, have been fined £40,000 and £50,000 respectively by the Football Association after both clubs admitted misconduct charges.

The punishment follows the Hammers 2-1 win over the Blues at Upton Park on October 24.

Chelsea had five players booked, and Nemanja Matic and Jose Mourinho were sent off.

West Ham’s players surrounded referee Jonathan Moss after Matic’s challenge on Diafra Sakho in the 44th minute while players from the visiting team also surrounded the official after Matic, who had been shown a yellow card earlier on, was given a second booking and dismissed.

Mourinho was sent to the stands for the second half after going to speak to the referee in the changing room at half-time.

The Portuguese received a one-game stadium ban and £40,000 fine.