Chelsea are almost certain to escape any punishment following
their heated clash with Tottenham at White Hart Lane on
Sunday.
The Barclays Premiership champions were beaten by Spurs for the
first time in the league since 1990 but the game was notable for a
number of incidents which threatened more disciplinary woe for the
Blues.
Referee Graham Poll was surrounded by Chelsea players following a
booking for Michael Ballack in the second half, while captain John
Terry sparked a touchline bust-up with stewards when he initially
refused to go straight to the dressing room after being sent off
for a second bookable offence in the 71st minute.
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho then criticised Poll in his post-match
media conference - comments which sparked fresh speculation that he
could face disciplinary action from the FA.
But it is understood that no action will be taken on all three
counts, although the exact context of Mourinho's comments continue
to be assessed by the FA.
It is understood that Poll did not make any specific reference to
Terry's departure in his match report and as a result the FA will
take no action other than applying a one-match ban to the
player.
Chelsea have been fined sums ranging from £10,000 to £15,000 for
failing to control their players three times in the past two
seasons, but they are expected to escape a charge of intimidating
behaviour even though four players surrounded Poll following
Ballack's yellow card for dissent.