FA to review Wenger-Pardew spat

The Football Association will wait until they have reviewed all the video evidence before deciding whether to take any action against Arsene Wenger or Alan Pardew for their touchline bust-up.

It is understood the report from referee Rob Styles from Sunday's Barclays Premiership match mentions the altercation between the two managers, but a decision has yet to be taken on whether they will face any disciplinary proceedings.

The FA's compliance unit have asked for video footage from all the camera angles to be provided before they make a decision.

The incident blew up at Upton Park after Marlon Harewood snatched a late winner for West Ham, sparking wild celebrations from the under-pressure Pardew and causing Arsenal manager Wenger to react angrily. The pair had to be separated, and Wenger also snubbed Pardew's post-match handshake. The West Ham manager later apologised to his opposite number.

League Managers' Association chief executive John Barnwell has admitted he is concerned by the spat and has called for the technical areas to be further apart.

"We are absolutely concerned," said Barnwell.

"I haven't spoken to Alan or Arsene. But what the incident does show is how emotional this game is - and that is what drives them. Perhaps Alan could be accused of over-celebrating - but when you look at what he has been through this season who could deny [him] that?

"He is quite entitled to do that. Whether Alan has said something that has provoked a response from Arsene, I don't know."

Barnwell wants to see the pair resolve their differences as soon as possible, and suggested a possible solution to prevent further disagreements between managers.

"I would like to see them put this to one side," he told Sky Sports News. "Nothing disastrous has happened. One thing I would like is for the technical areas to be at least 20 metres apart - then I don't think you would get these scenes."