Jose charged with improper conduct

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was charged with improper conduct by the Football Association on Wednesday after being sent to the stands during the Premier League leader's stunning loss to Aston Villa last weekend.

Mourinho was dismissed by referee Chris Foy after going on to the pitch at Villa Park on Saturday following a red card to Chelsea midfielder Ramires.

A brief statement from the English FA said: "It is alleged the Chelsea manager's behavior in re-entering the field of play in or around the 90th minute of the fixture and approaching the match referee amounted to improper conduct."