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West Bromwich Albion and Watford charged by the FA for touchline brawl

West Brom and Watford have been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following Saturday's Premier League match at The Hawthorns.

Watford forward Roberto Pereyra was sent off six minutes from the end of West Brom's 3-1 win when he reacted angrily to a James McClean challenge.

The incident resulted in both sets of players clashing on the touchline.

West Bromwich Albion and Watford have been charged over their behaviour at the weekend
West Bromwich Albion and Watford have been charged over their behaviour at the weekend
Players came together in a touchline brawl in the late moments of West Brom's 3-1 victory
Players came together in a touchline brawl in the late moments of West Brom's 3-1 victory

An FA statement read: 'Both West Bromwich Albion and Watford have been charged for failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.