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Manchester City accept FA charge for failing to control players against Liverpool

Manchester City players surround referee Michael Oliver after the Liverpool penalty during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium
Image: Manchester City players surround referee Michael Oliver after Liverpool were awarded a penalty

Manchester City have accepted a Football Association misconduct charge of failing to control their players during the match against Liverpool last weekend.

City had until 6pm on Thursday to answer the charge, which stemmed from the 50th minute award of a penalty to Liverpool.

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Gael Clichy was penalised for a high boot on Roberto Firmino and City's players surrounded referee Michael Oliver.

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Once order had been restored, former City midfielder James Milner stepped up and scored from the spot to give Liverpool a 1-0 lead.

Sergio Aguero would earn City a point with an equaliser 21 minutes from time.

City are expected to learn their punishment next week - they were fined £35,000 in December for a similar offence from their clash with Chelsea.

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