The Football Association (FA) in England has demanded answers from Manchester United and Manchester City following reports of ugly scenes that reportedly left City assistant coach Mikel Arteta bloodied after a fracas. The Guardian newspaper said Arteta was left with blood streaming down his face after a bust-up involving up to 20 players and staff from the two clubs after Sunday’s Manchester derby, which City won 2-1. Referee Michael Oliver did not witness the scenes, so the FA has not received a report on the matter from him but it has given the clubs until Wednesday to reply to a request for observations following the incident. United manager Jose Mourinho and City goalkeeper Ederson are reported to have had a confrontation after the game, while it is claimed Mourinho had milk and water thrown at him from the away dressing room. The home side are understood to have taken exception to City’s postmatch celebrations. The Guardian reported that Arteta’s eyebrow was split open during t...
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