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BREAKING NEWS: Chelsea and Leicester CHARGED by the FA following mass brawl late on in Tuesday's clash at Stamford Bridge in which players squared up to each other after Ricardo Pereira's challenge on Ben Chilwell

Chelsea and Leicester have been charged by the Football Association following the ugly scenes towards the end of their match at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.

Players and staff from both teams squared up to each other after Ricardo Pereira's challenge on Ben Chilwell.

An FA statement read: 'Chelsea FC and Leicester City FC have both been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20.1 following their Premier League fixture on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

Chelsea and Leicester's players were involved in a heated clash at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday
Tempers flared on the touchline towards the end of their crucial Premier League fixture
Chelsea and Leicester have both been charged by the Football Association following the brawl

'It is alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour during the 93rd minute.