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Manchester City and Wigan charged, Sergio Aguero to face no action

ByTNT Sports

Updated 20/02/2018 at 20:54 GMT

Manchester City and Wigan Athletic have both been charged by the FA with regards to failing to control their players after Fabian Delph's red card however Sergio Aguero will face no action.

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Delph was sent-off on the stroke of half-time during Wigan's 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup, with Anthony Taylor appearing to initially book the City player before changing his mind.
City manager Pep Guardiola clashed with Wigan counterpart Paul Cook on the touchline and the row continued into the tunnel.
The FA have now announced that both Wigan and City will be charged but no players or non-playing staff will be charged specifically.
That also means that there will be no charge for City striker Aguero.
The Argentine was involved in an incident at the full-time whistle where Television footage appeared to show him pushing a Wigan fan away who had approached him as the home supporters stormed the pitch at full-time.
Reports have suggested that one of the fans spat on Aguero.
Wigan said they will conduct a full investigation after some ugly scenes following the final whistle, with missiles thrown and fans hurling advertising boards onto the pitch.
"Whilst we appreciate that the vast majority of supporters who ran onto the pitch did so spontaneously to celebrate a famous victory, we were disappointed with the action of a minority of supporters who acted in an inappropriate manner," Wigan chief executive Jonathan Jackson said in a statement.
"Player and staff safety is of paramount importance and we will conduct a full investigation.
"However, it is important to not let the actions of a few supporters detract from an incredible night at the DW Stadium. A special atmosphere was created by both sets of supporters and the match was yet another memorable day in the history of Wigan Athletic."
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