Manchester United could be hit by UEFA punishment for late arrival at Old Trafford

Updated 03/10/2018 at 13:35 GMT

UEFA are to open disciplinary proceedings against Manchester United after they arrived at Old Trafford late from their team coach on Tuesday.

Jose Mourinho was frustrated as Manchester United drew against Valencia

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United's coach was delayed for the Champions League clash with Valencia causing the kick-off to be late.

UEFA said that disciplinary proceedings had been opened against the English Premier League side for "late team arrival" and "late kick-off".

Valencia were also charged over the late kickoff, along with "kit infringement" and the setting-off of fireworks by their supporters, UEFA said.

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Jose Mourinho and his players arrived just 43 minutes before the match and the club had to make a request to delay kick-off in order to adequately prepare.

However, United were granted just a five minute delay before what turned out to be a goalless draw.

Now the situation has gone from bad to worse for United with UEFA having opened disciplinary proceedings against them.

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