No charge for van Persie

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie will not be charged over an incident where he appeared to elbow Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye, Press Association Sport understands.

Manchester United forward Robin van Persie will not face retrospective action from the Football Association over an apparent elbow to the face of Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye in yesterday’s Barclays Premier League match at the Sports Direct Arena.

Press Association Sport understands that match referee Howard Webb did not see the incident during the game, but on reviewing television evidence he did not deem it worthy of a sending-off offence, so no further action will be taken.