New footage emerges of Everton fan screaming abuse at Patrick Vieira before pitch altercation

Shocking new footage has emerged of the moments before Patrick Vieira kicked out at a fan, as the Everton pitch invader pelted him with abuse.

Evertonians rushed the Goodison Park pitch as their Premier League status was secured, with a remarkable second half come-back against Crystal Palace.

The Eagles went in at half time 2-0 up thanks to goals from Jean-Phillipe Mateta and Jordan Ayew, however the Toffees scored three in the second half.

At full time fans stormed the pitch, with Sky Sports’ cameras capturing the moment Arsenal legend Vieira got in an altercation with an Everton fan.

Footage showed Palace boss Vieira appearing to kick an Everton fan when making his way to the visiting dressing room on the other side of the ground - having been goaded beforehand.

And now a video has emerged, which appears to be filmed by the fan himself, showing the Evertonian screaming abuse and sticking his finger up at the World Cup winner.

Holding his phone in Vieira’s face, he screams: “Suck on that you muppet, get in.

“Waaaay.

“F*** off.”

He then appears to fall over - which was likely when Vieira struck out at him.

The Palace boss was then helped away by other fans.

LondonWorld understands that the Premier League is studying the clips and will investigate the incident, however many think Vieira should escape a punishment due to the abuse from the Everton supporter.

When asked about the incident, Vieira responded: “I do not have anything to say about that.”

Everton boss Frank Lampard initially giggled when he was told about Vieira’s actions.

But swiftly turning serious, he said he believes pitch invasions are fully warranted given what was achieved - as long as they are conducted in the right manner.

Lampard said: “There were none (issues with players).

“I feel for Patrick because I didn’t get him at the end because of how it all erupted for us.

“I would have said: ‘Come in with us’ (into the Everton dressing-room area rather than the Crystal Palace area on the other side of the pitch).

“They might not have wanted that but I’d have said: ‘Come in with us’. I know how managers feel and I get that.

“And, of course, he’s running across the pitch of 80 yards of our fans coming on. It’s not easy.

“There’s nothing from me. Not any issues. it was pure elation of fans who want to stay in the Premier League that come on the pitch.”

The incident comes just days after Robert Biggs was jailed for 10 weeks for headbutting Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp following their loss to Nottingham Forest on penalties at the City Ground in the Championship play-off semi-finals.