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Police probe Barton conduct

01 Oct 2006 - 09:23:38

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Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton could be in hot water yet again after being filmed bearing his bottom to Everton fans after the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.

Merseyside Police received a number of complaints over Barton's actions, which came after Micah Richards had netted a last-gasp equaliser for the Citizens.

Boss Stuart Pearce said after the game: "I did not see it, but if anything did happen, we will look at it with an open mind and deal with it.

"The police approached me afterwards to make me aware of what had happened. I am sure the timing of our goal had a lot to do with any over-celebration."

Pearce was more pleased with his side's resilience against an in-form Toffees outfit, adding: "I've got to give credit to the players. They showed a lot of heart.

"It was a very tight game between two tight sides, but I think we deserved to get something out of it.

"It's nice to go into the international break with something, after picking something up at a place with a great record that they will have at the end of the season."