Lucky escape? Chelsea’s Nicholas Jackson avoids punishment for post-match throat grab on Everton’s Nathan Patterson in heated clash

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Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson has not been punished by the FA for grabbing Everton’s Nathan Patterson by his throat.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Journalist Matt Law reports that Nicolas, the standout forward for Chelsea, avoided discipline from the FA following a physical fight with Nathan Patterson of Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday.

The Blues lost 2-0 against Everton in the Premier League, suffering yet another setback. Jackson got into a heated argument with the opposing player after the game, even grabbing him by the throat.

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 DID YOU KNOW?

The former Villarreal player started his Chelsea career a bit sour, but he soon found his form. He scored just once in his first seven Premier League games, but in his past nine games—including a hat-trick against Tottenham last month—he has hit the net five times.