Van Nistelrooy: "RETARD"
Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been charged by the Football Association following the incident-packed Barclays Premiership win over Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Holland international Van Nistelrooy has been charged with serious foul play following a challenge on Arsenal full-back Ashley Cole during the match which United won 2-0.
Under the FA's new fast-track disciplinary system Van Nistelrooy's case will be dealt with on Thursday.
And Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been asked to explain post-match comments about Van Nistelrooy and referee Mike Riley.
The prolific Dutchman has not been sent off or suspended since his £18.5million move from PSV Eindhoven three years ago.
However, unless United can successfully argue the 28-year-old's case, he is likely to be facing a three-match ban for the challenge, which caught Cole just below the knee.
Van Nistelrooy went on to score the penalty which gave United a priceless advantage, with Wayne Rooney adding the second goal in injury time.
A statement from the FA read: "The FA has charged Manchester United's Ruud van Nistelrooy with a breach of FA Rule E3 - for serious foul play.
"The charge relates to an incident involving Ashley Cole during the match between Manchester Untied and Arsenal on Sunday, October 24.
"Ruud van Nistelrooy is required to admit or deny the charge by Tuesday, October 26, with the case scheduled to be heard by the disciplinary commission on Thursday, October 28.
"Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been asked to explain his post-match comments about Ruud van Nistelrooy and referee Mike Riley.
"The FA is also looking into reports of an alleged incident in the tunnel after the match."
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