Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has escaped punishment for allegedly kicking out at Brighton defender Gaetan Bong.

The incident took place during his side’s 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Saturday but centre referee Neil Swarbrick didn’t see it.

The Football Association (FA) referred it to three ex-Premier League referees to independently review on Monday however the panelists didn’t unanimously agree that it was a sending off offence.

The decision means the 24-year old Belgium international striker will escape a three-match domestic ban which would have seen him miss crucial league games against Watford, Arsenal and Manchester City.