Wenger’s Ruud taunt: Why can’t he just play football

RUUD van Nistelrooy’s apology to Ashley Cole does not look like ending his feud with Arsenal, after Arsene Wenger launched another bitter attack on the Dutch man last night.

Van Nistelrooy began the first suspension of his Manchester United career last night after pleading guilty to the FA charge of serious foul play following his crude tackle on Cole during United's 2-0 win at Old Trafford.

Under the FA's new fast-track disciplinary process, the striker will miss Saturday's trip to Portsmouth and the November 7 Manchester derby as a result of the challenge BBC pundit Alan Hansen labelled "a disgrace".