Southampton star hit with FA charge for what he said to referee in Man Utd loss

Southampton star hit with FA charge for what he said to referee in Man Utd loss

The FA has charged Southampton defender Jack Stephens with misconduct after he received a straight red card during his team’s 3-0 loss

to Manchester United.

The center defender is accused of making remarks to fourth official Gavin Ward and referee Stuart Attwell after Alejandro Garnacho was

high-balled and Stephens was given the order to march off the field early.

After attempts from Matthijs de Ligt and Marcus Rashford shattered Southampton’s resolve, the Argentine went on to score United’s third

goal of the afternoon off the bench. However, the hosts had a first-half penalty that Andre Onana saved.

“It is claimed that after being sent off in the 79th minute, the defender spoke disparagingly and/or abusively to the fourth official and

match referee. Jack Stephens must respond by Thursday, September 19, at the latest.

After viewing a replay, Southampton head coach Russell Martin changed his mind from his initial belief that Stephens did not make

contact with Garnacho. Martin also received a yellow card for his protests. The VAR supported Attwell’s decision to show Stephens a

straight red card on the pitch, stating that Stephens had engaged in “serious foul play” prior to quarreling while leaving the tunnel.

The 30-year-old was found to have performed a dangerous tackle; as a result, he will automatically miss three games, starting with

Southampton’s Carabao Cup fixture against Everton.

Before playing Arsenal again the following month, he will serve the balance of his suspension by missing the games against Ipswich and

Bournemouth.

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