Fergie faces FA charge

Alex Ferguson was today charged with improper conduct by the Football Association.

The governing body claim the Manchester United manager is in breach of FA rule E3 and he has until May 26 to respond.

The charge relates to Ferguson’s comments following the match against Newcastle on April 24.

He said after the 2-1 victory: “We should have had a clear penalty today – it seems to me now that we are not going to get penalties no matter what the circumstances.

“It’s getting ridiculous now. I’m not sure if they’re instructed but it’s sinister to me.”