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Jonjo Shelvey to escape further punishment for tackle on Paul Pogba

Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey will face no further action for his full-blooded tackle on Paul Pogba.

During Manchester United's 2-0 win at St James' Park on Wednesday night, Shelvey caught Pogba on the back of the knee with his studs showing in a nasty collision.

Match official Andre Marriner spotted the foul though and did award the Red Devils a free-kick but opted not to issue a card to the Englishman.

Newcastle's Jonjo Shelvey will face no further action for his full-blooded tackle on Paul Pogbau00a0
Referee Andre Marriner failed to spot this was a red card challenge by Shelvey on Wednesday

This means the tackle was considered dealt with by the football authorities and no retrospective action can be taken by the FA.