Moussa Sissoko did not intend to strike Harry Arter in the face with his elbow, according to the Bournemouth midfielder.
Harry Arter absolved Moussa Sissoko of any wrongdoing after the Tottenham midfielder appeared to elbow him during Saturday's goalless draw with Bournemouth.
Sissoko's flailing arm connected with Arter's face soon after replacing Dele Alli in the 72nd minute as they jostled for a ball at a throw-in.
Despite the Republic of Ireland international's protestations, referee Craig Pawson opted not to punish the former Newcastle United player, much to the frustration of the home crowd who felt he should have seen red.