The incident was one of many involving match officials being confronted in the top flight at the weekend, with the FA also charging Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp with improper conduct for his outburst at an assistant referee.
Manchester City were confirmed as English Premier League champions for the fifth time in six seasons on Saturday without even having to kick a ball.
Monday's resumption was also a chance for those jostling at the top of the table to lay down a marker and for the strugglers to enjoy a fresh start.
IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.
PSG's Champions League tie with Newcastle is like a final, says Luis Enrique
A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.
It is the 16th Premier League game to be postponed due to COVID-19 cases and injuries this month.
Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick said the club had to ensure its players were vaccinated following a COVID-19 outbreak that led to the postponement of their last two Premier League games.
Roundup of the Champions League matches played on Wednesday night
Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.
Nuno's coaching staff have also been relieved of their duties. The club have not yet announced a replacement but British media reported former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte is linked.
Images from Wednesday's action in the English Premier League.
Equality and inclusion group Kick It Out are reportedly planning to offer education workshops in Newcastle to supporters to explain how impersonating Arabs could be considered be racist or culturally insensitive.
Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League
Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted Manchester United's Player of the Month for September by the club's supporters.
"When you see world-recognised figures like Juergen Klopp and Pep Guardiola behaving like that, it is then replicated by people in youth football and perpetuates the idea that it is OK to do it," Ref Support UK CEO Martin Cassidy said.
Roundup of Champions League matches played on Wednesday night
Friday's 1-1 draw left Newcastle 18th on two points and piled more pressure on manager Steve Bruce while Leeds are 16th on three points after they missed a string of chances in an action-packed first half.
Ronaldo joined Al Nassr last week on a 2-1/2 year deal estimated by media to be worth more than 200 million euros ($210.94 million).
Southampton clinched a thrilling comeback draw against Tottenham Hotspurs in their Premier League encounter on Saturday.
He donned the number seven shirt during his first stint at the club, following in the footsteps of great United players including George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona and David Beckham.
With the league paused for the international break, Ronaldo is expected to play his first game when United host Newcastle United at old Trafford on September 11.
Manchester City's long winning run in the Premier League finally came to an end
The schedule for the league's 2022-23 season was released with Liverpool starting away to promoted team Fulham. City plays its first game a day later.
'It's still my motivation to carry on working hard, to still love the passion for the game, and of course Manchester and my teammates help me all the way so I have to appreciate all the people who help Cristiano.'
Newcastle dealt a huge blow to Arsenal's chances of qualifying for the Champions League by beating them 2-0
City host Crystal Palace in the league on Saturday, the only team they failed to score against last season while also losing 2-0 at home.
Manchester City's bid to chop Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points was scuppered as Harry Kane's record-breaking goal earned Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 win.
City having already bagged the title and Newcastle safe, there was nothing riding on the fixture but it served up some rich entertainment
A summary of the opening day's action in the UEFA Champions league on Tuesday.
aka was excellent in the opening minutes and it was his cross that was headed into the net by Martinelli for the opener, but he went down injured shortly afterwards after a challenge from Forest's Renan Lodi. Saka tried to continue but came off after 27 minutes.
Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.
A round-up of Sunday's action in the Premier League.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Palace outclass Everton to cruise into FA Cup semi-finals
Images from Saturday's Premier League action.
Abramovich had sanctions imposed on him by the British government after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
A summary of Friday's action in the Premier League.
'I cannot wait to play at Old Trafford in front of a full stadium and see all the fans again.'
Spurs, Liverpool top eco-friendly table
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