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Bernardo Silva faces no FA action after suspicions of simulation in Man City win over Burnley

Bernardo Silva impressed in Manchester City's Champions League win over Feyenoord on Wednesday
Image: Silva will not face retrospective action after a three-man panel studied replays

Bernardo Silva will not face any further action from the FA after they examined video footage of potential simulation in Manchester City's win over Burnley.

The Portugal forward was suspected of deceiving referee Roger East for the penalty that made it 1-0 at the Etihad, which was converted by Sergio Aguero to equal the club's all-time goal-scoring record.

Replays showed there was minimal contact from Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope as Silva went to ground, but the 23-year-old insisted he was touched.

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Highlights: Man City 3-0 Burnley - Bernardo Silva incident from 45 seconds

Under new rules introduced in May, the FA reviews potential acts of simulation where there is a clear case to answer, but they have spared Silva of a potential two-match suspension.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21:  Bernardo Silva of Manchester City is challenged by Nick Pope of Burnley to concede a penalty
Image: Bernardo Silva went to ground under the challenge of Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope

Carlisle's Shaun Miller last week became the first player to be found guilty of simulation since the FA brought in new laws in May. He received the statutory two-game ban.

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Silva, who signed for Pep Guardiola in a £43.5m deal from Monaco in the summer, has made 12 appearances and scored once for his new club so far this term.

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