Players to escape rap over Balotelli bust-up

MANCHESTER CITY and Manchester United are unlikely to be punished for the ugly scenes which marred the end of their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday.

Players had to be separated at the final whistle after City striker Mario Balotelli taunted United supporters by thrusting the badge on his shirt in their direction to celebrate his side’s 1-0 win.

Incensed United duo Rio Ferdinand and Anderson had to be pulled away from Balotelli, who also winked sarcastically at Ferdinand as the players left the field.