( CNN ) -- Referee Mark Clattenburg has no case to answer in relation to a complaint from Chelsea that he used racist language towards one of their players during a Premier League game . The English Football Association ( FA ) announced Thursday that their probe into the incident found Clattenburg did not say `` shut up you monkey '' to midfielder Jon Obi Mikel , as had been claimed by another of their players , Ramires . And while the official has been completely exonerated , the FA insisted that Chelsea and Ramires , who is the only player to have heard the alleged comment , were right to report the matter . The FA also confirmed Mikel has been charged for his conduct after the game against Manchester United on October 28 when he went into the officials ' changing room to confront Clattenburg . The referee , who has not taken charge of a game since the incident , said in a statement he hoped `` no referee has to go through this in the future . '' A statement on the FA 's website read : `` Having considered all of the available evidence it was the opinion of David Waters QC , independent counsel , that the evidence of Ramires was not supported by any other evidence . `` Moreover it was contradicted by other witnesses and does not cross the evidential threshold required to bring a charge against Mark Clattenburg . `` Having considered Counsel 's opinion , and in view of all the circumstances of the case , the FA does not believe that there is a case for Mr Clattenburg to answer . `` Equally the FA is satisfied that the allegation against Mark Clattenburg by Ramires was made in good faith . It is entirely possible for a witness to be genuinely mistaken and convincing in his belief . '' The head of the Professional Game Match Officials , who organize England 's referees , said they would be recording all communication between the referee and players in future . Clattenburg added in a statement : `` To know you were innocent of something but that there was the opportunity for it to wreck your career was truly frightening . `` Racism has no place in football and this experience should not discourage those to speak out if they genuinely believe they are a victim of abuse . `` However , there are processes that should be adhered in order that any investigation can be carried out in a manner that is fair for all parties involved . `` I know first-hand the ramifications of allegations of this nature being placed into the public domain ahead of a formal process and investigation . '' Chelsea defended their position in a statement released on their official website . `` With regards to the Mark Clattenburg decision , the club accepts the case is now concluded and notes the FA states the allegation was made in good faith , '' it read . `` Chelsea FC has a duty of care , as do all employers , to act responsibly when such allegations are reported by employees . `` We did not take the decision to lodge a formal complaint with the FA lightly and followed the correct procedures and protocols throughout . '' Chelsea confirmed that Mikel would accept the charge against him , but would request a personal hearing . The Clattenburg decision came as interim manager Rafael Benitez took charge of Chelsea training for the first time after the sacking Wednesday of Roberto Di Matteo . The 3-2 defeat to Manchester United , which saw Fernando Torres controversially sent off by Clattenburg , was the start of a poor run which ultimately cost Di Matteo his job with the European champions .
Referee Mark Clattenburg to face no action from FA after complaint of racism by Chelsea . English club reported Clattenburg after exchange with Jon Obi Mikel during Man Utd match . FA say Ramires reported he had heard Clattenburg say `` shut up you monkey '' to Mikel . FA find there 's no case to answer but also say Ramires made allegation in good faith .