Steven Gerrard may face FA probe over clash with Brown

Steven Gerrard may face disciplinary action by the Football Association after he appeared to hit Portsmouth's Michael Brown on Monday.

The Reds captain, whose side beat Pompey 4-1, seemed to aim an elbow at Brown's head in the 73rd minute and was substituted immediately afterwards.

Referee Stuart Attwell gave a foul but may be asked to assess the match video.

Last week at Wigan, Gerrard escaped punishment after appearing to flash a V-sign at referee Andre Marriner.

However, Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez does not believe England midfielder Gerrard will face repercussions from the clash with Brown, either.

"I don't think so," said the Spaniard when asked if he was worried about retrospective action against Gerrard.

"I haven't seen it but I was asking and I think it was nothing."