EPL: Reece James charged by FA for abusing match official

<p>Chelsea captain, Reece James has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for using ‘abusive words’ towards a match official in the tunnel after the Blues’ Premier League 1-0 home defeat against Aston Villa.</p>, <p>“Reece James has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 following Chelsea’s Premier League game against Aston Villa,” a statement from the FA read on Wednesday.</p>, <p>“It’s alleged that the defender used improper and/or insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards a match official in the tunnel after the game.</p>, <p>“Reece James has until Friday, 29 September, to provide a response to this charge.”</p>, <p>James is currently out injured with a hamstring injury.</p>, <p>The England defender has not featured for Mauricio Pochettino’s side since the first Premier League game of the season.</p>