Richarlison will avoid an FA charge for his altercation with Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after the final whistle of Sunday’s North London Derby.

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Tottenham forward Richarlison aggressively approached Ramsey, who appeared to be taunting Spurs fans following the Gunners 2-0 win.

The scenes trigged a further flashpoint when a supporter aimed a kick at Ramsey. The fan has since been charged by police.

However, Brazil international Richarlison will escape punishment for his role in the incident.

The FA reviewed incidents on the pitch at the end of the game, which were also seen and managed by match officials at the time.

The governing body have ruled that there is no evidence to suggest that any retrospective disciplinary action for any potential red card offence is necessary.

A steward had to separate the pair before the Tottenham supporter, who climbed onto an advertising hoard behind the South Stand, appeared to kick the goalkeeper.

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The fan has since been named as 35-year-old Joseph Watts and has been charged with assault by Metropolitan Police.

The FA strongly condemned the attack on Ramsdale and described it as ‘wholly unacceptable behaviour’, but they were also understood to be looking into the clash between Arsenal’s goalkeeper and Richarlison.

No further action will be taken, however, with the incident believed to have been seen and managed appropriately by referee Craig Pawson at the time.

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