Manchester United boss
Sir Alex Ferguson is facing a
five-match ban.
The Mail on Sunday says Ferguson's joy at returning to
the top of the Premier League
will be deflated on Monday by an FA charge that could lead to
Manchester United's manager
being banned from the touchline for five matches.
Ferguson was smiling last night as United, pursuing a fourth
successive championship, beat Bolton Wanderers 2-1 at home to replace beaten
Chelsea at the top of the
table.
But the storm clouds are gathering, with key figures inside
football determined that Sir Alex should not get away with his
outburst against referee Alan Wiley, whom he branded as 'unfit'
following United's 2-2 draw with Sunderland two weeks ago.
Such is the strength of feeling inside the Football Association
that Ferguson faces a five-match ban, the heaviest punishment he
has suffered in his 23 years at Old Trafford.