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Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira will NOT face any action from the FA after kicking a pitch-invading Everton fan after his side's dramatic 3-2 defeat to the Toffees

Patrick Vieira will not face any action from the Football Association following his altercation with an Everton fan last week.

Crystal Palace manager Vieira was confronted by a supporter who goaded and abused the Frenchman during the pitch invasion that followed Everton’s 3-2 win.

Having initially tried to ignore the provocation Vieira kicked out the supporter who was also recording the incident.

Patrick Vieira will not face any action from the FA following his altercation with an Everton fan

Merseyside Police announced on Monday that they would not be taking the matter any further and the FA have now followed suit.