Duo Face FA Charge

The United boss and his assistant have been charged for criticising refereeing standards after United's FA Cup 6th Round defeat against Portsmouth.

"Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and assistant manager Carlos Queiroz have both been charged with improper conduct," an FA statement read.

"Ferguson's charge concerns comments about referee Martin Atkinson and PGMO general manager Keith Hackett.

"Queiroz's charge relates to comments about referee Martin Atkinson.

"Both parties have until April 17th to respond to the charge."