Darren Fletcher Faces FA Charge After Match Incident

Manchester United's coach Darren Fletcher faces potential FA disciplinary action following a heated confrontation with match officials at half-time during their 2-1 victory over Brentford. The incident occurred after referee Samuel Barrott ordered defender Matthijs de Ligt off the pitch for treatment of a bleeding head wound, during which Brentford's Ethan Pinnock scored. Fletcher, along with manager Erik ten Hag and assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy, protested vehemently, leading to yellow cards for both managers. Fletcher's angry outburst continued in the tunnel, where he was seen remonstrating with the fourth official. As the FA awaits Barrott's match report, Fletcher's future could hinge on whether the incident is documented. Ten Hag later claimed that de Ligt should have remained on the field, suggesting that the perceived injustice fueled United's comeback.