Fergie: Ronaldo an easy target

ALEX FERGUSON has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo is an ‘easy target’ for Premier League referees.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2009 - 00:00

The Manchester United star was booked for diving during last Sunday’s Carling Cup semi-final when TV replays proved he was knocked over by Ledley King.

And at Newcastle on Wednesday night, Steven Taylor escaped a red card when he caught the world player of the year with a flailing arm.

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