Sir Alex Landed With FA Charge

The following statement has been released by the Football Association:

The FA has today charged Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson with Improper Conduct relating to media comments.

The charge relates to comments made about match official Martin Atkinson in post-match interviews following Manchester United’s fixture with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday 1 March 2011.

Ferguson has until 4pm on Tuesday 8 March to respond to the charge.