Chelsea have been fined by the Football Association following an incident at the end of last month's defeat to Aston Villa. A plastic water bottle was thrown towards the visitors' bench in the aftermath of their 2-1 comeback at Stamford Bridge.
Joao Pedro put the Blues ahead in the first half, getting the final touch on a looping corner from close range. Ollie Watkins, who came on for Emi Buendía after the break, pulled back an equaliser on the hour mark before scoring a late winner.
An official statement from the FA reads: "Chelsea FC has been sanctioned for a breach of FA Rule E20.1 that occurred at its Premier League fixture against Aston Villa FC on Saturday 27 December 2025.
"It was alleged that the club failed to ensure its players and/or other relevant personnel around the technical area did not behave in an improper and/or provocative and/or abusive way after the final whistle.
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"Chelsea FC subsequently admitted the charge. An independent Regulatory Commission has now imposed a £150,000 fine on the club following a hearing and its written reasons for this can be read below."
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