Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion fined by FA for failing to control players

Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion have been fined £65,000 and £35,000 respectively by the Football Association for failing to control their players during a Premier League clash earlier this month.

In the 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge, six players were booked before James McClean sealed an 86th-minute equaliser for the Baggies.

A statement from the FA read: "Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion have been fined £65,000 and £35,000 respectively and warned as to their future conduct after both clubs admitted breaching FA Rule E20(a) in relation to their game on January 13, 2016.

"It was alleged that in or around the 58th minute of the fixture, they failed to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

"The cases, which were considered 'non-standard' due to both clubs having committed similar breaches of FA Rule E20(a) within the preceding 12 months, were heard by an Independent Regulatory Commission on Monday (January 25, 2016)."

Chelsea and West Brom are both on 28 points in the Premier League table.