Ferguson Spits Out His Dummy - Carroll Makes His Debut!

Last updated : 06 March 2011 By Footy Mad - Editor

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The 3-1 defeat against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday dealt a blow to the Old Trafford club's bid for a record-breaking 19th title although they still remain three points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League having played a game more.

Andy Carroll was a late substitute for the Reds, who were leading 3-0 when he took to the pitch.

Sir Alex Ferguson had cancelled his pre-match briefing on Friday in protest at the coverage given to his post-match quotes at Chelsea on Tuesday that have landed him with an improper conduct charge, plus the furore that surrounded Wayne Rooney's elbowing of Wigan's James McCarthy last weekend.

United also refused to give interviews to the media on Sunday.

Ferguson did not speak to Sky Sports, either, before or after his side's defeat.

His assistant Mike Phelan did not carry out his usual post-match engagements with the BBC, arranged due to Ferguson's long-standing feud with the organisation.

Radio rights holders talkSPORT were also left without any comment from the visitors.

What a set of sad sad tossers!