Ferguson: Hernandez is no cheat

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson insisted striker Javier Hernandez is no cheat after he was booked for diving in the 0-0 draw at Newcastle.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2011 - 08:22

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson insisted striker Javier Hernandez is no cheat after he was booked for diving in the 0-0 draw at Newcastle.

The Mexican went to ground under Danny Simpson’s late challenge and was booked by referee Lee Probert, who had earlier turned down a similar appeal from Magpies’ frontman Peter Lovenkrands.

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