FA look at van Nistelrooy tackle

The Football Association will study video evidence of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s challenge on Arsenal full-back Ashley Cole at Old Trafford yesterday before deciding whether to charge the Manchester United striker.

Van Nistelrooy could be hit by a three-match ban if the FA opt to charge him over the tackle, missed by referee Mike Riley, whose performance was slated by Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.