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Manchester City accept misconduct charge for failing to control their players over Liverpool penalty incident

Manchester City have accepted a Football Association charge of misconduct relating to the behaviour of players in last weekend's game against Liverpool.

The club were charged with failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion following a controversial penalty decision in the second half of Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw at the Etihad Stadium.

City, who were given until Friday to respond, have now indicated they will plead guilty. The case will be heard by an independent regulatory commission in due course.

Manchester City have accepted a FA charge of misconduct relating to the behaviour of players
Manchester City have accepted a FA charge of misconduct relating to the behaviour of players
The club were charged in relation to the Roberto Firmino penalty incident against Liverpool
The club were charged in relation to the Roberto Firmino penalty incident against Liverpool

City's players complained to referee Michael Oliver after the official adjudged Gael Clichy to have fouled Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino.