Crerand wouldn’t have shown Ruud’s restraint

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paddy Crerand has praised the restraint shown by Ruud van Nistelrooy during the post-match fracas at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The Football Association are expected to charge up to five Arsenal players for their part in the incident, which followed the final whistle of the goalless draw that saw van Nistelrooy miss an injury-time penalty.

Martin Keown, Ashley Cole, Ray Parlour and Lauren were all caught on TV jostling the Dutch front-man, who they believe played a major role in the controversial dismissal of Gunners skipper Patrick Vieira.