Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson says he's spoken to Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur since Saturday's clash.

Pearson phoned McArthur on Monday night to explain his actions.

"I don't wish I had handled it differently, it was jovial - things happen quickly in games," said Pearson after defeat to Arsenal.

"I spoke to him on Monday night, he actually text me and I was composing a text back but just decided to call him.

"I apologise to Alan [Pardew] for calling one of his players but it was just a friendly chat and I think McArthur comes out very well from the situation."