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The Football Association have charged Arsenal and Hull with fielding exceptionally ugly players following the Barclays Premier League clash on December 19. The match officials submitted their report immediately after the final whistle and the FA have promised swift and decisive action.

Both clubs are facing a substantial fine if found guilty of contravening Rule 137a part iii which was introduced after Manchester United tried to play Luke Chadwick, Wayne Rooney, Darren Fletcher and Gary Neville in a Carling Cup replay last season. The injuries among the crowd as they stampeded for the exits as a result of this brazen display of munters forced the FA's hand and the amendment was added to the rules for the start of the 2009 - 10 season.

As the game was scheduled for one of the busiest shopping days of the year very few people witnessed this diabolical circus. Had the fixture been played on the first day of the season then the damage could have been far greater. It is believed that this mitigating factor might lead to a more lenient punishment for Arsenal although Hull, as a repeat offender, are looking at severe sanctions.

At a press conference earlier this week the Arsenal manager refused to comment on the incident other than to say that he didn't have a clear view from his position in the dugout but he would review the tapes as soon as possible.

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