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The left-back stamped on Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo in the second minute of Saturday's Barclays Premiership clash at Eastlands.

Ball has apologised for the incident and admitted the FA charge, telling his club's website: "I deeply regret what I did and have accepted the FA's charge without hesitation. I have also sent a personal apology to Cristiano."

He added: "My action should not be seen on a football pitch and I know we have a responsibility at Premier League level to set a good example to the whole football community. I am proud of my disciplinary record and have never been sent off in my professional career."

United went on to win the game 1-0 with a penalty from Ronaldo.

But United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was left fuming at the incident, which referee Rob Styles did not punish.

The Old Trafford boss raced to the touchline to remonstrate with the officials after Styles, who was unsighted, waved play on.