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Leicester charged by FA after Villa loss

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Leicester City have been charged by the Football Association after their 2-1 Premier League defeat by Aston Villa on Saturday.

In a statement, the FA said: “It’s alleged that the club failed to ensure its players did not behave in an improper way around the 93rd minute.”

The Foxes have until 5 September to provide a response.

After the match, referee David Coote left the field to a chorus of boos from the Leicester fans, who felt the hosts should have been awarded a late chance to equalise from the penalty spot when Ezri Konsa upended Jamie Vardy – although the veteran striker appeared to be just offside when Bilal El Khannouss played the ball.

“It’s a tough one to take,” said boss Steve Cooper, who was also unhappy with Coote’s decision to award Villa a free-kick for Oliver Skipp‘s challenge on Ollie Watkins before the visitors’ opener.

“It’s something you have to contend with, but you take a deep breath and accept that’s how it is.

“We’ve seen more than enough in the three performances to feel like we’re going to be OK [in the Premier League]. We’re disappointed with the defeat, but if we stay as we are and improve in areas we want to, we’ll be all right.”

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