Antonio
Conte's men were involved in a clash with Manchester City at the end of
last week's game and could be punished heavily for repeatedly violating
FA laws.
A photo of both teams in the fracas
The scuffle between Chelsea and Manchester City players at the end
of last weekend's encounter could see the former docked points, The
Sunday Mirror reports.
Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho were sent off after a clash between
the players, staff and substitutes in retaliation to the Argentine
attacker's tackle on David Luiz at the end of Chelsea's 3-1 win at the
Etihad Stadium.
Both teams were charged by the Football Association in the wake of
the game and while it was City who saw two players dismissed, Chelsea
could come away worse off from the controversy.
The Blues have already been fined four times for violating FA rules
on player conduct in the past 19 months. Notably, Chelsea were in hot
water with the FA after a bust-up with Tottenham players at the end of
last season, a game in which nine players were booked.
The Stamford Bridge outfit were fined heavily after that incident
and warned that their repeat offences could lead to a point deduction.
If the FA were to pursue such a punishment, it would be the first
time a top-flight English club has had points removed in 26 years, when
Manchester United and Arsenal were punished for a battle between
players.
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