Keown fined for van Nistelrooy spat

Arsenal’s Martin Keown has been fined £5,000 (€7,500) by the Football Association and warned as to his future conduct following his spat with Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Keown was seen to push the Dutch international during the Gunners’ 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford in December and although the incident was missed by match referee Dermot Gallagher, the FA requested a video tape of the match.