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MANCHESTER CITY and Wigan have been charged with "failing to control their players" during the fiery FA Cup fifth-round clash.

It related to the aftermath of Fabian Delph being sent off for his wild lunge on Max Power, as League One Latics secured a stunning 1-0 win against the Premier League leaders.

Sergio Aguero got involved with the arguments on the sidelines after Fabian Delph was sent off
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Sergio Aguero got involved with the arguments on the sidelines after Fabian Delph was sent offCredit: Reuters
Fabian Delph was shown a straight red for this wild lunge at Wigan's Max Power
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Fabian Delph was shown a straight red for this wild lunge at Wigan's Max PowerCredit: Reuters
The Man City left-back was sent for an early bath - and then tempers really flared
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The Man City left-back was sent for an early bath - and then tempers really flaredCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Pep Guardiola and the Manchester City staff argue in the tunnel with the Wigan staff after Fabian Delph red card in the FA Cup

Both clubs have until 6pm on Friday, February 23, to respond to the charges.

As well as the actions of the players, managers Pep Guardiola and Paul Cook clashed on the sidelines, and then in the tunnel as the debate over the red card raged on.

However the FA will not be taking any action over the managers' behaviour, insisting that in their opinion, "no misconduct took place".

A statement from the FA read: "Both Wigan Athletic and Manchester City have been charged for failing to control their players in relation to the dismissal of Fabian Delph during last night’s Emirates FA Cup fifth round tie.

Paul Cook and Pep Guardiola rowed on the touchline and the argument continued down the tunnel
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Paul Cook and Pep Guardiola rowed on the touchline and the argument continued down the tunnelCredit: Reuters
Pep Guardiola then laid his hands on Wigan boss Paul Cook as the fuse was well and truly lit
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Pep Guardiola then laid his hands on Wigan boss Paul Cook as the fuse was well and truly litCredit: Getty Images - Getty

"The clubs have until 6pm on Friday, February 23 to respond.

"In addition, both clubs have been asked to provide their observations following the crowd trouble at the end of the game and have until Monday, February 26 to respond."

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As the final whistle sounded on one of the biggest FA Cup giantkilling of recent times, home fans flooded onto the pitch in celebration.

However a large number of them appeared to celebrate and try and entice the Man City fans in the away end.

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Wigan's brilliant FA Cup giantkilling was overshadowed by fan troubleCredit: Carl Recine
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This led to hoardings being ripped off and thrown onto the pitch, as well as bottles and other objects.

SunSport exclusively reported earlier today how Aguero was reportedly spat at by the pitch invader and abused with the words "suck my d***".

The Argentine star met with City officials and lawyers this morning to put forward his explanation of the row that overshadowed the 1-0 upset by League One's third-placed side.

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The Manchester City striker is held back as he is swamped by Wigan fansCredit: Getty Images - Getty

And SunSport understands Aguero says he lost his cool after the pitch invader abused him and then allegedly spat in his face.

The 29-year-old striker had to be restrained by officials and a Wigan player as he exploded with rage in the seconds after the final whistle.

Television footage appears to show him pushing one pitch invader away before he then lost control seemingly at something else that happened.

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