Vincent Kompany hit with FA misconduct charge after red card vs Chelsea as Burnley boss is accused of 'abusive language' towards referee Darren England

The Clarets boss was outraged when Chelsea were awarded a penalty late in the first half of the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. Lorenz Assignon was shown a second yellow card for the foul on Mykhailo Mudryk and Kompany protested to the referee Darren England.

While Burnley fought back and ultimately managed a 2-2 draw, Kompany went on to vent his anger in the media, saying: "The frustration comes from that it’s a succession of mistakes and it is always debatable... I have said it to the officials, that the refereeing has not been good enough this season. I have said that in a constructive way. Last year I said English refereeing was the best in the world, I felt there was always common sense being applied – this year I have not felt like this."

The FA have since confirmed the charges for abusive or insulting language towards officials and the Belgian could be hit with a suspension.

"Vincent Kompany has been charged with misconduct following Burnley’s Premier League game against Chelsea on Saturday, 30 March," a statement read. "It’s alleged that the manager’s language and/or behaviour around the 40th minute was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting towards a match official and/or questioned their integrity. Vincent Kompany has until 18:00 on Friday, 5 April, to provide his response."

After drawing 1-1 with Wolves on Tuesday, Kompany's team sit second-bottom of the Premier League table and six points from safety after 31 matches. Their next game is away to fellow relegation candidates Everton on Saturday.