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Watford's Troy Deeney grabbed Joe Allen around neck and laughed in his face... how did striker get away with it? 'He must be charged and suspended'

Troy Deeney and Joe Allen clashed during Watford's game against Stoke City on Saturday.

The Watford striker went in for a tackle on Allen during the second-half with his team 1-0 down and time running out. Deeney seemed to kick out at Allen after the challenge.

He then vented his frustrations after the Stoke man reacted by advancing towards his larger opponent.

Troy Deeney and Joe Allen clashed off the ball during Saturday's encounter at Vicarage Road
Troy Deeney and Joe Allen clashed off the ball during Saturday's encounter at Vicarage Road
The Watford striker sank his hands into Allen's face and grabbed him around the neck
The Watford striker sank his hands into Allen's face and grabbed him around the neck

Deeney seemed to put both hands on Allen's neck and then sunk his fingers into the Wales international's face.