Man City fined by the FA for surrounding Simon Hooper vs. Spurs

Manchester City have received a £120,000 fine for angrily surrounding referee Simon Hooper in their recent 3-3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.

A controversial decision in the 94th minute saw the match official blow the whistle for a foul on Erling Haaland even tough the Norwegian stood up and played Jack Grealish in an one-on-one opportunity against the goalkeeper.

This enraged all of the City players especially Haaland, who received an yellow card as a consequence.

The Football Association has investigated the incident and has decided to impose a fine on the defending champions.

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“Manchester City FC have been fined £120,000 after their players surrounded a match official at the Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur FC on Sunday 3 December,” an FA statement read.

“Manchester City FC admitted that they failed to ensure their players did not behave in an improper way during the 94th minute.”