Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson could be BANNED for their FA Cup semi with Manchester City.
The Daily Star says Ferguson is facing a touchline ban after being charged with improper conduct by the FA.
The United boss was in hot water for his verbal attack on ref Martin Atkinson after the recent defeat at Chelsea.
But he has pleaded not guilty, risking a longer ban if the hearing goes against him.
He is expected to go before the FA's disciplinary commission later this week in London.
If he is found guilty, he could be hit with a four or five-game ban which would see him miss United's Cup semi-final against Roberto Mancini's men.
A source said: "The prospect of being sat in the stands for the FA Cup semi-final won't bother him.
"To him it's no big deal. He thinks the charge is unjustified and is determined to clear his name."
