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Watford forward Richarlison to escape punishment as FA's new diving panel clear the Brazilian following Arsenal win

Watford forward Richarlison will face no action after his alleged dive against Arsenal was reviewed by the FA's new diving panel.

The Brazilian was accused of conning the referee when he won a crucial penalty in the Hornet's 2-1 victory on Saturday.

After the game, Arsene Wenger condemned the decision as 'scandalous' and 'a creation of the referee'. But the FA's panel disagreed, ruling that the player should face no retrospective action.

Richarlison has been cleared of diving after winning a Watford penalty against Arsenal
Richarlison has been cleared of diving after winning a Watford penalty against Arsenal

The 20-year-old, who joined Marco Silva's side from Fluminese this summer, could have become the first player to be banned by the the FA's new body.