Banned Nani only has himself to blame for Carling Cup absence, says Fergie

11 February 2010 09:10
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Nani has only himself to blame for missing the Carling Cup final.[LNB]The Portugal winger's outstanding recent form has helped Manchester United exert some real pressure on Barclays Premier League title rivals Chelsea recently.[LNB]But Nani blotted his copybook in a big way during Wednesday night's 1-1 draw at Aston Villa, leaping into a tackle with Stiliyan Petrov after just half an hour.[LNB] Seeing red: Nani will now miss the Carling Cup Final after his dismissal at Villa[LNB]Referee Peter Walton immediately brandished the red card, meaning an automaticthree-match ban that includes the Wembley showpiece with Villa on February 28.[LNB]'It was a sending off,' said the United boss of his side's sixth dismissal of the season.[LNB] Aston Villa 1 Man Utd 1: Rooney can't work miracles after Nani horror showThe story behind the Manchester United protests: Good old days that unite army of fansRooney's business manager Stretford: I didn't need a deal with WayneMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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