Troy Deeney won’t face sanction for gesture

Watford striker Troy Deeney will avoid a formal punishment from the Football Association over his goal celebration in the 4-1 victory over Chelsea on Monday night.

Deeney broke the deadlock from the penalty spot but courted controversy when he appeared to make an offensive gesture towards the crowd at Vicarage Road.

A three-man panel failed to agree on whether his action merited a retrospective red card, so Deeney, who has served three and four-match bans this season, only faces a written warning regarding his future conduct.