Mourinho will appeal FA charge over Villa conduct

The Portuguese was sent to the stands last Saturday at Villa Park following an enraged response to Ramires' late sending off for a challenge on Karim El Ahmadi, when he encroached onto the field of play to confront referee Chris Foy.

Ramires' dismissal was Chelsea's second of the match after Willian was given his marching orders for two yellow cards earlier in the Premier League encounter.

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