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CSKA Moscow charged by UEFA following offences during Europa League tie with Arsenal

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Image: CSKA Moscow have been charged with three offences by UEFA

UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against CSKA Moscow over several incidents during their Europa League quarter-final second-leg draw with Arsenal on Thursday.

The match finished 2-2 - giving Arsenal a 6-3 win on aggregate - and following their elimination, the Russian side have now been hit with UEFA charges.

during the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg two match between CSKA Moskva and Arsenal FC at  on April 12, 2018 in Moscow, Russia.
Image: Goals from Danny Welbeck and Aaron Ramsey saved Arsenal from defeat in Russia on Thursday

European football's governing body have charged CSKA with setting off fireworks, throwing objects and blocking stairways in the VEB Arena.

The case will be dealt with by UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body on May 31.

The draw for the semi-finals of the Europa League took place on Friday, with Arsenal being drawn against favourites Atletico Madrid.

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