Sir Ferguson refused blame C.Ronaldo

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has refused to point the finger at winger Cristiano Ronaldo following his mistake which lead to Arsenal’s only goal in the 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford.

"These things happen," said Ferguson. "Cristiano is always tries to beat men, that is what makes him such an exciting player and a threat to every defence in the country. "He did lose the ball but we didn't regroup quickly enough and it cost us a goal."

At the meantime, former Manchester United captain Roy Keane says Cristiano Ronaldo shouldn't be criticised for his role in Arsenal's winner yesterday. "Cristiano will be criticised but I would always give him the benefit of the doubt," said the Irishman, who watched proceedings unfold from the safety of the Sky TV box. "Fabregas was outstanding for the goal but I would have liked to have seen a few more tackles going in on him earlier in the game."

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