Sir Alex Ferguson has accused Tottenham Hotspur of being 'out of
order' during his Manchester United side's recent trip to White
Hart Lane.
The Premiership leaders notched a 4-0 win at Spurs earlier this
month, with the victory set up by a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty late
in the first half.
Ronaldo went to ground following a token challenge from Steed
Malbranque, and there appeared to be little contact in the
tackle.
At half-time, the incident was replayed on screens inside White
Hart Lane, prompting a fierce response from home supporters.
Ferguson was unhappy with the decision to show the pictures at the
interval and feels it was a provocative act from Spurs.
"Tottenham were out of order showing replays at half-time of the
penalty award that brought Ronaldo his latest goal," Ferguson is
quoted in The Sun.
"Certainly it was a close call and therefore controversial, but I
don't think a club should risk inflaming the home support during a
game.
"Players get booked for over-celebrating a goal in the face of
rival supporters, but Tottenham's decision was far more
provocative."