Sean Dyche has dismissed suggestions that Leeds United and Everton’s on-field bust-up last weekend was malicious. Shortly before half-time, Tyler Adams clashed with Dwight McNeil after the Whites midfielder endured a fierce challenge.
The two players came head-to-head - provoking players from both sides to get involved as tensions spilled over at Goodison Park. Referee Andrew Madley dished out four cards in total, with Weston McKennie and Abdoulaye Doucoure also receiving a caution.
Leeds and Everton were fined by the Football Association on Thursday, having until February 27 to respond. An FA statement read: “Everton and Leeds United have both been charged for a mass confrontation that took place during their Premier League fixture on Saturday 18 February 2023.”
