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Mark Noble 'highly unlikely' to face retrospective action after ugly clash with West Ham supporter during home defeat to Burnley

Mark Noble is 'highly unlikely' to face retrospective action after he clashed with a fan on the pitch during West Ham's 3-0 home defeat to Burnley.

The London Stadium descended into chaos and anarchy when supporters breached the stewards and security to enter the field of play, directing verbal jibes at players in what soon became a toxic atmosphere.

Following the opening goal from Ashley Barnes, Hammers captain Noble was confronted by an angry supporter but referee Lee Mason witnessed the incident at the time and the issue is likely to be closed.

Mark Noble is 'highly unlikely' to face retrospective action after clashing with a West Ham fan
Mark Noble is 'highly unlikely' to face retrospective action after clashing with a West Ham fan
Defeat to Burnley was marred by four pitch invasions as fans looked to clash with players
Defeat to Burnley was marred by four pitch invasions as fans looked to clash with players
Goalkeeper Joe Hart looks to restrain Noble after he threw the pitch invader to the ground
Goalkeeper Joe Hart looks to restrain Noble after he threw the pitch invader to the ground

'People have got to realise we are footballers and we have got to protect ourselves,' Noble told Sky Sports after the game.