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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero 'will face no retrospective action' for grabbing shoulder of assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis during Arsenal win

Sergio Aguero will face no retrospective action following this incident with assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis.

The Manchester City striker placed his hand on Massey-Ellis’s shoulder after she awarded Arsenal a throw-in in the first half.

Players can be cautioned or sent off if they touch officials, but he did not receive any punishment.

Sergio Aguero will not face retrospective action after grabbing the shoulder of assistant ref

Sergio Aguero will not face retrospective action after grabbing the shoulder of assistant ref

The Man City forward complained to Sian Massey-Ellis over a throw-in decision

The Man City forward complained to Sian Massey-Ellis over a throw-in decision

Pep Guardiola defended Aguero after City’s 1-0 win and it is understood the authorities will not be investigating further.