Arsenal got away with murder, says Ferguson

MANCHESTER United boss Alex Ferguson has reopened the wounds of last season’s controversial clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford by branding the Gunners as a “mob” who “got away with murder”.

Patrick Vieira received a one-game suspension after he was sent off for kicking out at Ruud van Nistelrooy during the 0-0 draw.

Lauren was also banned for four matches, Martin Keown for three and Ray Parlour for one as a result of the ugly scenes at the end of the game as Arsenal players taunted van Nistelrooy for missing a penalty.

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