Harry Maguire has been charged by the FA over alleged improper conduct following his dismissal against Bournemouth, a development that could cost Manchester United the England centre back for the pivotal home meeting with Chelsea later this month.<\/p>\n
United were frustrated that contact with Evanilson led to a penalty at the other end when Amad Diallo did not receive one in similar circumstances. Maguire protested to Atwell and then appeared to direct his anger towards fourth official Matt Donohue. Almost two weeks later the FA conveyed the charge over the allegation of Maguire acting in an \u201cimproper manner and\/or used abusive and\/or insulting words and\/or behaviour towards the fourth official following his dismissal.\u201d<\/p>\n
Maguire has until Thursday, April 2 to respond and provide any mitigation. He is already suspended for the upcoming visit of Leeds United to Old Trafford on April 13 after receiving an automatic one-game ban for the red card at Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
What follows depends on the response and any evidence offered. The FA\u2019s disciplinary rule covering improper conduct is broad and carries no standard sanction; punishment is determined case by case. Acceptance of the charge combined with remorse could prompt leniency and a lighter outcome. Mitigating evidence could lead to the charge being dismissed. If Maguire contests the allegation and it is upheld, any additional punishment could be more severe.<\/p>\n
The range of possible outcomes runs from a fine and\/or a warning about future conduct to additional matches added to his existing suspension. Manchester United will be without Maguire for the Leeds match regardless. An extended ban would rule him out against Chelsea five days later. The Red Devils also face Brentford before the end of April, but adding two more games to the suspension is described in this context as unduly harsh.<\/p>\n
The Chelsea fixture carries major significance for United\u2019s European prospects. A win would widen the gap between Michael Carrick\u2019s team and the Blues, who sit sixth, and could move United closer to securing a return to the Champions League next season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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