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Bristol City boss Lee Johnson charged over incident in Luton Town defeat

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Image: Lee Johnson has been charged in relation to comments made at Kenilworth Road on Saturday

Bristol City manager Lee Johnson has been charged by the FA with using abusive, improper or insulting language to a match official following their 3-0 defeat at Luton on Saturday.

The Sky Bet Championship match was level at half-time before City capitulated in the second half at Kenilworth Road, as Johnson's side suffered their first defeat since the opening day of the season.

He now has until 6pm on Monday to respond to the charges.

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Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Luton and Bristol City

"Bristol City manager Lee Johnson has been charged with being in breach of FA Rule E3 following the EFL Championship fixture between Luton Town and Bristol City on Saturday 19 October 2019," the FA tweeted.

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"It is alleged that, following the conclusion of the fixture, his language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper. He has until 18:00 on Monday 28 October 2019 to respond."

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