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FA act following fan violence

Author: Lynda Collins
Date: 29/09/2009
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West Ham and Millwall have been hit with a variety of charges by the Football Association following the crowd violence which marred their Carling Cup encounter in August.

The Hammers have been handed four charges and the Lions three following a night of shame at Upton Park.

One man was stabbed and several other people were injured after trouble erupted before the game and there were further incidents during and after the match, which the Hammers eventually won after extra-time.

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Elsewhere, Saudi sports investment company, F6, have confirmed they are involved in negotiations with Liverpool about investing in the club.

The admission follows a series of weekend reports claiming that a body involving Saudi prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah was in talks with Reds co-owner George Gillett over purchasing a 25 per cent share in the club.

Arsenal midfielder Denilson has been ruled out for two months with a back injury.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has revealed that the 21-year-old Brazilian is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a 'small fracture' to his back.

In cricket, Andrew Strauss described England's batting display as the best he had ever seen after Sunday's 22-run victory over South Africa booked their place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.

England became the first team to progress to the last-four and eliminated the tournament hosts in the process after a thrilling 22-run victory in Centurion.

A stunning 98 from Owais Shah - which was compiled with the help of six sixes - Paul Collingwood's 82 and a swift 67 from Eoin Morgan off just 34 balls helped steer England to a second win of the group stages.

Meanwhile, Sussex Sharks are the last-ever winners of the Pro40 Division One title despite losing their last game of the season against Worcestershire.

Sussex successfully retained the title they won last season - and one that will not be contested next season following a shake-up of the country scene - despite losing by 49 runs at New Road.

Elsewhere, Warwickshire were crowned Pro40 Division Two champions following a dramatic three-wicket victory over Lancashire at Old Trafford.

Jenson Button believes his Formula One world championship bid has been put back on track with a fifth-placed finish at Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix.

The Brawn GP driver finished well behind eventual winner Lewis Hamilton but still managed to extend his lead in the standings with three races left in the season.

Button, the sportsbook favourite, now has a 15-point lead over team-mate and nearest challenger Rubens Barrichello.

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