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Chelsea charged over players' conduct in reaction to James red card against Liverpool

The Blues players protested to the referee after Reece James was judged to have handled the ball on the line

Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association (FA) for the conduct of their players during the 1-1 draw against Liverpool on Saturday.

The charge relates to the way the Blues players reacted after Reece James was shown a red card late in the first half of the Premier League match at Anfield.

James was sent off for a handball on Chelsea's goal line and Liverpool were awarded a penalty after a VAR check.

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