Frank Lampard has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association due to comments he made in the wake of Everton's 2-0 defeat by Liverpool at Anfield last month.
The FA issued a 'Regulation and Discipline update' statement that read: "Frank Lampard has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 in relation to post-match media comments that he 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."