Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira after the Premier League match at Goodison Park, Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA)
(Picture: PA Wire)Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira will face no punishment from the Football Association after appearing to kick out at an Everton fan following an on-pitch confrontation.
The manager was last week caught in the tide of celebrating Everton fans as they stormed the pitch after beating Palace 3-2, a result which confirmed their Premier League status for another season.
Palace were leading 2-0 at half-time but were unable to prevent a stunning second-half comeback from the hosts.
Amid the celebrations, Vieira was repeatedly goaded by a supporter - who was filming the altercation - until the Frenchman turned around and attempted to grab the fan and aimed a kick at him.
Merseyside Police revealed last week they had ended their investigation after no formal complaint was lodged and the FA is understood to be happy to take no formal action against Vieira after reviewing the incident.
