Vincent Kompany free to face Man Utd despite explosive reaction following Hull red

VINCENT KOMPANY has been cleared to play in the derby against Manchester United as he will face no further action for his explosive KC Stadium exit.

GESTURE: Kompany reacted furiously to his dismissal at the KC Stadium

The Belgian reacted furiously to a straight red card for a professional foul in the first half at the KC Stadium.

Kompany faced a nervous wait to see if the FA would decide to punish him further for his actions while exiting the pitch.

However, it now looks like his only punishment will be the mandatory one-game ban for his red.

FLASHPOINT: Hart clashes with Hull's George Boyd

The Belgian took exception to the decision by referee Lee Mason and kicked a wall as he made his way down the tunnel.

He also made a gesture towards fourth official Anthony Taylor that could be interpreted as offensive.

It is understood that the FA has since contacted Kompany for his observations and decided, after also studying Mason's report, that no further action will be taken.

That means Kompany will now serve his mandatory one-match suspension for the red card in this weekend's home clash against Fulham and then be eligible for the derby against Manchester United on March 25.

City goalkeeper Joe Hart is also facing no further action over his role in the game's second major flashpoint.

Hart was involved in an angry confrontation with Hull's George Boyd in which the pair clashed foreheads.

As England international Hart was booked by Mason at the time, the FA considers that matter - in line with its own rules - to have been dealt with.