Patrick Vieira avoids police action after clashing with Everton fan during pitch invasion

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira will not face police action following his altercation with an Everton fan during a pitch invasion at the end of his team’s 3-2 Premier League defeat. The former Arsenal captain was filmed aiming a kick at the supporter having been goaded as the home side celebrated securing their safety from relegation at Goodison Park.

Ad/> Merseyside Police say enquiries have been concluded with regard to the incident. Premier League'Good is not good enough' — ten Hag targets Champions League success4 HOURS AGO “Officers have spoken to both men involved and the opportunity to make a formal complaint or support a prosecution was declined”, a statement said.

The Football Association, however, is continuing to look at the incident as part of a wider investigation into the pitch invasion. /> The storming of the playing area by fans has caused much concern at the end of the season, with Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp headbutted by a Nottingham Forest fan after their Championship play-off semi-final, while Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen was assaulted as Manchester City fans celebrated winning the Premier League.

Having been involved in one of the major talking points, Vieira said, “I think there is a real issue here to reflect on to manage it and to deal with it”. City apologise after Olsen 'assaulted' during pitch invasion Man jailed for 24 weeks after assaulting Billy Sharp in play-off pitch invasion Vieira involved in altercation with fan during pitch invasion at Everton Speaking after his team finished their season with a 1-0 win against Manchester United, Vieira reflected on how he felt at Goodison Park.