Chelsea
and Malmo have been charged by UEFA following their Europa League last-32
match on Thursday. The London club have been charged with throwing objects
and supporters invading the pitch.
The cases will be dealt with by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary
Body on March 28.
Ross Barkley and Olivier Giroud were on target for Chelsea in their 2-1 win
in Sweden, as the Blues bounced back from a 6-0 thrashing to Manchester City
in the Premier League last Sunday.
After they face Manchester United in the fifth round of the FA Cup on
Monday, Chelsea will host Malmo in the return leg of their tie on Thursday,
February 21.
Chelsea are already facing an investigation into alleged anti-Semitic
chanting during their match against MOL Vidi in Hungary two months ago. That
charge will be judged on February 28.
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