Chelsea charged by FA

Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players during Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to QPR at Loftus Road.

Both Jose Bosingwa and Didier Drogba received red cards in the first half of the match, while a further seven of their team-mates were booked by referee Chris Foy.

The FA charge relates to the actions of the Chelsea players following Bosingwa’s dismissal early in the game when they surrounded Foy.

Chelsea manager Andre Villa-Boas has also been asked by the FA to explain his post-match comments which saw him criticise Foy and his assistants for their performance during the fiercely contested Premier League clash.

Chelsea have been given until October 28 to respond to the charge.