Harry Kane headbutted Cesar Azpilicueta during Spurs’ defeat to Chelsea (Getty Images)

Harry Kane could miss Tottenham’s clash with Arsenal this Saturday after he escaped punishment for headbutting Cesar Azpilicueta during Spurs’ defeat to Chelsea on Wednesday evening.

The incident appeared to be missed by the match officials at Stamford Bridge and should referee Andre Marriner note that he did not see the headbutt in his post-match report sent to the Football Association on Thursday, retrospective action could be taken against the Spurs striker.

If found guilty, Kane would receive a three-match ban for violent conduct.

‘Harry Kane can count himself lucky not to have been sent off on Wednesday,’ Clattenburg told the Daily Mail.




‘There looked to be minimal contact with Azpilicueta but it does not matter how severe it was.

Kane faces a three-game ban for violent conduct (AMA/Getty Images)

‘Even if it was an attempted headbutt, that still carries the same punishment – a red card.

‘Fortunately for Kane, Azpilicueta did not make a meal of it.

‘The incident seemed to be missed by the match officials and the FA could now take retrospective action against Kane.’

Pedro gave Chelsea the lead in the 57th minute before Spurs’ misery was compounded when Kieran Trippier scored an own goal with six minutes remaining.

Spurs remain third after the defeat to Chelsea but Arsenal are now only four points behind their north London rivals.

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