United held by supple Swans

Manchester United were incapable to reinstate their six-point lead at the top of the table as they were blocked by Swansea's fabulously spirited resistance and held to a first draw of the season. 

Swansea produced a splendid display to come from behind and take a point off Premier League leaders Manchester United. Top scorer Michu's 13th goal of the season earned Swansea their first point against United since winning promotion to the top flight. 

Patrice Evra gave an early lead to United but Michu equalized 13 minutes later as the Welsh team defended brilliantly in the second half to emerge with a deserved point from an aggressive and thoroughly entertaining clash.

For Swansea, after consecutive defeats, this was the acid test, not just of their mettle but also for their commendable passing game. 

The draw was United's first stalemate of the season and came almost 30 years to the day since Swansea held United to a 0-0 at the Vetch Field under John Toshack in the old First Division. 

United created a few attacks late on in the half but, with Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young both having poor matches, their supply from the flanks was poor and the two teams went into the break level. 

Tempers blazed late on when Swansea captain Ashley Williams cleared the ball straight into Robin van Persie's head from close range while Van Persie was on the ground. 

Van Persie reacted angrily and squared up to Williams with referee Michael Oliver booking both players. 

Ferguson reacted angrily on this and said "The Van Persie situation you can clearly see that he could have been killed" 

And called it a "disgraceful act" 

"He should be banned for a long time because that was the most dangerous thing I've seen on a football field for many years. It was absolutely deliberate." 

"The whistle has gone, the game has stopped and he has done that right in front of the referee, he could have killed the lad." 

Liberty Stadium fans were further angered when Phil Jones was given only a yellow card for a clumsy challenge on Ben Davies, even though replays suggested referee Michael Oliver got the decision right. 

United are at home to Newcastle on Wednesday, and with a four-point lead at the top they remain favorites to squeeze the title away.