Ashley Barnes will not face retrospective action from the Football Association following his challenge on Nemanja Matic during Burnley's draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Burnley striker caught the Serbia international with a dangerous studs-up tackle prompting Matic to retaliate by pushing Barnes to floor, earning the Chelsea midfielder a red card. The FA confirmed on Monday that because the incident was seen by referee Martin Atkinson during the game no further action could be taken. Nemanja Matic reacts angrily after being sent off for his reaction to a tough challenge from Ashley Barnes This studs-up tackle from Barnes infuriated Matic and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho backed up his player
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Ashley Barnes will not face retrospective action for dangerous tackle
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FA can only act after the match if the incident was not seen by the officials
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Jose Mourinho appeared on Sky Sports programme Goals on Sunday
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Blues' boss said Ashley Barnes' tackle on Nemanja Matic was 'criminal'
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He said Barnes should have been sent off and deserves a lengthy ban
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Mourinho is unlikely to face action from the FA following the rant
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Click here for the full transcript of Mourinho's GoS appearance
Nemanja Matic (centre) was sent off after reacting to a challenge from @placeholder's Ashley Barnes on Saturday