EPL: No FA Action Against Ashley Barnes' Tackle Against Matic

Burnley player Ashley Barnes will face no action for his challenge on Nemanja Matic, the Football Association have announced. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho branded Barnes's tackle on Matic "criminal" in a lengthy attack on refereeing standards and media coverage while appearing on Sky Sports.

Matic was sent off in the 70th minute at Stamford Bridge for his violent reaction to a studs-up challenge from Burnley's Barnes.


The 26-year-old Serbian international rushed at Barnes and pushed him to the ground.

However, the FA have now confirmed that Barnes will face no action.

The FA took to Twitter to clarify its position on the Barnes incident: