I'm not a dirty player, insists United midfielder Darren Fletcher

12 December 2010 12:25
Darren Fletcher has finally hit back at Arsene Wenger's claim that he is 'anti-football'. [LNB]The Manchester United midfielder, criticised by the Arsenal managerfor the number of fouls he committed, has defended himself ahead oftomorrow's game against Wenger's side.[LNB] Cruch time: Darren Fletcher steams in on Arsenal's Andrey Arshavin last season[LNB] 'I am not a dirty player,' said Fletcher, who felt the attack made him a target for referees. [LNB]'I go to win the ball and sometimes you give away fouls doing that. But it's not malicious or dirty and it's all part of the British game. The referees here use a lot of common sense and they know when players are genuinely trying to win the ball and those going in to hurt people.' [LNB]Fletcher will have a point to prove against Arsenal but believes there is a lot more at stake in a potential title decider. [LNB]Last season, United's two defeats against Chelsea - in November and April - proved critical as Carlo Ancelotti's side took the title by a single point. [LNB]'These games can be so important,' said Fletcher. 'When you're at the top you don't want to lose any ground.'[LNB] Manchester United v Arsenal: Don't lose this one, Arsene, and the title is yoursSir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is ready to fire against old enemy ArsenalMANCHESTER UNITED FC: All the latest news from across the webARSENAL FC: All the latest news from across the web[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Darren Fletcher, Carlo Ancelotti

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