Tussle ... Robin van Persie takes objection to Ashley Williams. Source: AP
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson fumed that Swansea City defender Ashley Williams could have killed Robin van Persie during his side's 1-1 Premier League draw at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday.
The Wales centre-back struck the prone van Persie in the back of the head with the ball during the second half of the match, sparking a furious reaction from the Dutchman that culminated in bookings for both players.
Swansea top scorer Michu had earlier cancelled out Patrice Evra's opener for United to prevent Ferguson's men from restoring their six-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City at the Barclays Premier League summit.
"Robin van Persie is lucky to be alive," said Ferguson.
"It was a disgraceful act from their player today and he should be banned by the FA (Football Association). Robin could have had a broken neck.
"It was one of the most dangerous things I've seen on a football pitch in many, many years. It was absolutely deliberate, and right in front of the referee."
Williams claimed it had been an accident, telling Sky Sports: "I just cleared the ball with frustration and unfortunately it hit him in the head and he got a bit angry about it."
It was United's first draw of the season in all competitions and leaves them four points above City ahead of the home game with Newcastle United on Wednesday.
Arsenal climbed to third place with a 1-0 victory at third-bottom Wigan Athletic on Saturday and they are one of four teams on 30 points along with Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion.
Read the match report from Manchester United's draw with Swansea City here.
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