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'He should not face any action from the FA!': Fans online rush to defend Patrick Vieira after Crystal Palace manager kicks pitch-invading Everton fan to the ground after being goaded

Fans online are defending Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira after he kicked out at an Everton fan who goaded him after his side lost 3-2 at Goodison Park.

Footage emerged of the Crystal Palace manager seeming to lash out at a home supporter who was part of a mass pitch invasion following the Toffees' comeback win.

Asked about the incident, Vieira said: 'I've got nothing to say about that' and users on social media have rushed to defend him, with one saying: 'Good on him. Fans running on to the pitch abusing players/managers has to stop!