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Sir Alex Ferguson rages at referee after Chelsea grab late goal

Source: The Guardian

Nov 08, 2009

Summary

• Free-kick for winning goal 'ridiculous' says manager
• Chelsea go five points clear after 11th home win in a row

Sir Alex Ferguson has risked further sanction from the Football Association after reacting furiously to Manchester United's narrow defeat to Chelsea by claiming the referee, Martin Atkinson, was in an "absolutely ridiculous" position at the game's decisive free-kick.

The United manager, who faces a personal hearing at the FA next month over comments made about the referee Alan Wiley, disputed the foul given against Darren Fletcher, who appeared to win the ball in a challenge with Ashley Cole, some 14 minutes from time and was then mystified that Didier Drogba was not penalised for tugging back Wes Brown as Frank Lampard's delivery veered into the six-yard box.

Brown ended up grounded with Drogba, in front of Edwin van der Sar, dangling a leg as the loose ball, flicked on by John Terry and Nicolas Anelka, nestled in the corner to give Chelsea a 1-0 victory. That the goal stood left United's players incensed, with Wayne Rooney booked for his protest an

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