Most fans and pundits won’t be shocked by the news the Belgium global has been charged, as the incident was caught by cameras, and the images went viral nearly immediately. If found guilty, Huth will serve a three-match ban that will see him miss the rest of the current campaign, plus next season’s curtain-raiser.
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The FA has confirmed in a statement that both players have until 6pm on Wednesday to lodge an appeal.
Fellaini appeared to elbow Huth in the 21st minute of the game at Old Trafford after having his hair pulled by the German defender.
“Each referee panel member will review the video footage independently of one another to determine whether they consider it a sending-off offence”. Shall I grab your hair?
The Foxes final two games are against Everton and Chelsea and the star centre-back could miss both as well as the opening match of next season.
For retrospective action to be taken and an FA charge the decision of the panel must be unanimous.
“Fellaini is reacting like a human being because, when I grab you with your hair and pull it backwards, you shall do also something to me, I believe”.
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Manchester United, who are still chasing fourth place and a Champions League qualification spot, have three league games remaining. Crucially, however, the 28-year-old would still be eligible for the FA Cup final clash with Crystal Palace at Wembley on Saturday 21 May.
