Sir Alex has 'Lost Faith in Referees' ; Red Devils Boss Blames Officials

The Journal › November 09, 2009

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Chelsea 1 Manchester United 0 SIR Alex Ferguson took another verbal swipe at a referee as Manchester United's Barclays Premier League title hopes were dealt a blow at Stamford Bridge, writes FRANK MALLEY.

The Red Devils boss, who branded Alan Wiley "unfit" last month, this time claimed referee Martin Atkinson's decisions - which led to Chelsea's goal in a 1-0 victory - were the kind which lead managers and players to "lose faith in refereeing".

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Sir Alex has 'Lost Faith in Referees' ; Red Devils Boss Blames Officials

Atkinson awarded a free-kick for Darren Fletcher's challenge on Ashley Cole, and Wes Brown appeared to be impeded as Frank Lampard's delivery...

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