RvP unpunished after Cabaye ‘elbow’

Robin van Persie was harshly criticised by Alan Pardew after yesterday’s 3-0 win over Newcastle at St. James’ Park. The Manchester United striker’s collision with Yohan Cabaye was described as “unsavoury” by the former West Ham loudmouth.

The Football Association have opted not to charge the Dutch international with a disciplinary offence. Cheik Tiote also got away with his stamp on Tom Cleverley in the same fixture.

Robin van Persie appeared to catch Yohan Cabaye with an elbow in Sunday’s game, and Newcastle boss Alan Pardew accused him of deliberately making contact with his opponent because there was a bit of history between the pair since last season.

Despite having a word with the former Arsenal striker after the incident, Howard Webb admitted he didn’t see anything at the time. However, having watched replays after the game, the official claimed he would not have deemed it worthy of a sending off, putting accusations to bed.

As for Tiote stamping on Cleverley… Webb dealt with that immediately, so there was no need for it to be taken further by the FA.

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6 Comments

  1. Pardew trying to take the limelight away from being hammered by united , Maybee Sir Alex should have had a go at Tiote for his tackle.
    Pardew will be lucky to last 4 years of the new 8 year contract.
    Hypocrite and loudmouth loser.

    1. Managers will always complain after a defeat. Ferguson did it against Spurs because he didn’t feel there was enough stoppage time after 4 minutes were added and played. Things aren’t always going to go your way, but Pardew was well out of order yesterday.

  2. Pardew trying to take the limelight away from being hammered by united , Maybee Sir Alex should have had a go at Tiote for his tackle.
    Pardew will be lucky to last 4 years of the new 8 year contract.
    Hypocrite and loudmouth loser.

    1. Managers will always complain after a defeat. Ferguson did it against Spurs because he didn’t feel there was enough stoppage time after 4 minutes were added and played. Things aren’t always going to go your way, but Pardew was well out of order yesterday.

  3. I aint surprised the FA are not taking action against RVP.It’s obvious they want MU to win everything there is to win in England except the cl. In the cl,it aint easy because the refs would have probably booked RVP and he would have been off. That is why SAF for all his winning ways has found it tough in the cl.
    Let me tell you he will probably get to the cl final but would lose again.

  4. I aint surprised the FA are not taking action against RVP.It’s obvious they want MU to win everything there is to win in England except the cl. In the cl,it aint easy because the refs would have probably booked RVP and he would have been off. That is why SAF for all his winning ways has found it tough in the cl.
    Let me tell you he will probably get to the cl final but would lose again.

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