Jose
Mourinho could avoid a touchline ban for Manchester United's trip to Chelsea
on Saturday, despite facing an FA charge.
The former Chelsea boss has until 6pm on Friday to respond to the charge for
allegedly using abusive language after United's 3-2 comeback win over
Newcastle before the international break.
Should Mourinho respond to the charge close to Friday's deadline, any
sanction would not be imposed due to the normal procedure time of an
independent commission hearing.
If he responds with enough time for a hearing, he could miss United's trip
to Stamford Bridge, live on Sky Sports Premier League.
Unlike player disciplinary matters there is not a pre-determined punishment
for cases of this kind, meaning any sanction would need to be decided after
a hearing.
If Mourinho is found guilty he faces anything from a warning, a fine, or a
touchline ban, which would most likely come into effect for United's game
against Everton.
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