Robin van Persie will not be charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after referee Howard Webb informed the governing body that the Manchester United forward’s clash with Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye on Sunday does not warrant further action.
No further action: Robin van Persie
will not be charged over an incident where he appeared to elbow
Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye Photo: AP
Van Persie appeared to be facing a charge, which could have led to a
three-match suspension, after television footage highlighted Cabaye being
hit by the Dutch forward’s left arm during United’s 3-0 victory on Tyneside.
But after reviewing the incident earlier today, match referee Webb told the FA
that Van Persie’s challenge was not violent conduct and therefore not worthy
of a red card.
Van Persie, who had already been booked by Webb prior to the second-half
incident with Cabaye, was substituted moments after the clash by Sir Alex
Ferguson.
Confirmation that the £22m forward will not face disciplinary action will be
welcomed by United, with the player now free to play against his former
club, Arsenal, at Old Trafford next month.
Similarly, Liverpool forward Luis Suarez will not face FA action after calls
by Stoke manager Tony Pulis for the Uruguayan to be charged with diving
during Sunday’s 0-0 draw between the two clubs at Anfield.
The FA does not currently take retrospective action against players accused of
simulation and, with the match referee choosing not to take action during
the game, no further action will be taken against Suarez.
Source: The Telegraph
Source: The Telegraph
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