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West Brom's Saido Berahino in the clear following incident with Everton's James McCarthy

Saido Berahino, West Brom striker
Image: Saido Berahino 'naïve' according to Roberto Martinez

The FA is to take no further action following an off-the-ball incident between Saido Berahino and James McCarthy.

The incident occurred during the first half of West Brom's 1-0 victory over Everton on Saturday when Berahino was alleged to have kicked out at McCarthy.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez was adamant the Albion striker should have been sent off, saying: "The ball was stopped and Berahino just stamps on James McCarthy. 

"I don't know what happened. I thought the referee was in a good position and should have seen that. It's one of those naïve reactions and it should have been a red card."

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However, the FA's  'not-seen incident' panel, made up of three former referees, has looked at the footage and was not unanimous on whether it constituted violent conduct, so no further action will be taken.

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