Blues in trouble: FA takes action against Chelsea after controversial clash

Chelsea have been fined £40,000 by the Football Association (FA) for their players' reaction to a penalty decision in their defeat to Ipswich Town in December. 

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Several Chelsea players surrounded referee John Brooks after he awarded Ipswich a first-half penalty. 

The penalty, converted by Liam Delap, proved to be the opening goal in a 2-0 win for Ipswich.

Chelsea admitted to failing to control their players and accepted the FA charge, leading to an independent regulatory commission imposing the fine. 

The incident occurred when goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen was adjudged to have fouled the centre-forward in the penalty area. 

Despite protests from Chelsea players, the decision was upheld by VAR and Delap scored the resulting spot-kick.

Chelsea have recently returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, seeing Enzo Maresca’s side return to the top four.

They will be hoping to continue their improved form when they face Manchester City on Saturday.