Manchester United has been slapped with a  £65,000 for encircling the referee during their FA Cup match against Fulham last month.

'Failing to ensure players handled themselves in an orderly manner,' United has acknowledged.

Following a handball by Willian in the penalty area in the second half, United players complained to referee Chris Kavanagh about it.

When the penalty was eventually awarded, Willian and Fulham manager Marco Silva received red cards in response to their indignation at the decision, which was made following a VAR check.

Aleksandar Mitrovic was also later sent off and handed an eight-match ban after shoving Kavanagh.

Both Mitrovic and Silva later apologised to Kavanagh for the incident, with the striker admitting he 'should not have put his hands on him'.

There were no punishments for United players at the time, but the FA has now given details of the club's fine after charging them two weeks ago.

A statement issued by the FA on Thursday read: 'Manchester United FC has been fined £65,000 after its players surrounded a match official during the 71st minute of their tie against Fulham FC in the FA Cup on Sunday, March 19, 2023.

'The club admitted that it failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and do not behave in a way which is improper.

'Manchester United FC's fine was imposed by an independent Regulatory Commission following a subsequent hearing.'

United trailed 1-0 at the time of the incident, but the Cottagers fell apart after having two players sent off and eventually lost 3-1 after two goals from Bruno Fernandes and one from Marcel Sabitzer.

Erik ten Hag's side will next play in the competition against Brighton in the semi-final on April 23, with Man City set to face Sheffield United in the other final four clash a day earlier.

Despite patchy league form in recent weeks, the Red Devils could still secure an unlikely treble if they add FA Cup and Europa League medals to their League Cup success in February.