Everton manager Frank Lampard has officially been charged by the FA over his comments following the loss to Liverpool ten days ago.
Lampard criticised the referee after the 2-0 loss in the Merseyside derby, claiming his side were denied a penalty that would have been given if a Liverpool player had gone down in the box.
A statement from the FA read: "Frank Lampard has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 in relation to post-match media comments that me made following Everton FC's PRemier League match against Liverpool FC on Sunday 24 April 2022.
"It is alleged that the manager's comments constitute improper conduct as they imply bias and/or attack the integrity of the match referee - or referees generally - and/or bring the game into disrepute contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
"Frank Lampard has until Monday 9 May 2022 to provide a response."
Everton are third-bottom of the table and two points from safety with five games left to play.
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