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Sum of Leeds United fines revealed as Premier League cracks down on referee abuse

The total sum of Leeds United's fines for this season have been revealed, with the club ranking sixth highest in the Premier League.

English top-flight clubs have had to shell out a staggering £1.3 million in total so far this season for uncontrolled behaviour towards officials from both players and staff.

And after the 40-second meltdown which saw Willian, Aleksandr Mitrovic and manager Marco Silva all sent off for Fulham in Sunday's F.A Cup quarter-final against Manchester United, that number seems set to grow even more.

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For Leeds, their total sum of fines is £70,000, below Nottingham Forest (£73,000) and Manchester City (£75,000). However, there are three clubs that have had to pay over £115,000 in officials abuse fines only.

Those are Everton in third with £115,000, Manchester United in second with £137,000 and way out in front are league leaders Arsenal who have had to cough up £185,000.

Below Leeds are the likes of Liverpool and Crystal Palace who have both handed over £55,000 each, while Wolves have paid £45,000.

Only five teams are yet to receive fines for abusive/uncontrollable behaviour towards officials with those being Newcastle United, Brentford, Bournemouth, Southampton and Leicester.

An FA spokesperson told the Sun : "Referees and match officials play vital roles in our national sport.

"Any inappropriate behaviour towards them is completely unacceptable.

"Players, coaches, support staff and club officials have a responsibility to treat them with respect, and action will be taken against anyone involved in English football where there is evidence that they have failed to meet that standard."

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