A drunk Manchester United fan dialled 999 and demanded to speak to Sir Alex Ferguson following their Capital One Cup semi-final defeat to Sunderland.
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Police received the call within minutes of the Reds' penalty shootout loss, as they missed out on a Wembley date with Manchester City.
The upset supporter demanded to speak to Ferguson, who was at the game.
Ferguson was at Old Trafford to see United lose on penalties
Greater Manchester Police released a statement on their Facebook page on Thursday morning which read: “Last night, at approximately 10.30pm a man from the Crumpsall area of north Manchester rang 999 in a drunken state demanding to speak to Sir Alex Ferguson about last night’s result.
The police suggested the caller ring United directly
“Obviously, it can be a sad and depressing moment when you’re football team loses a game, however can we all please remember that 999 is to be used for emergencies only.
“For any other police related enquiries that are not an emergency, you can ring 101.
Sunderland beat United
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Sunderland's Vito Mannone celebrates with Craig Gardner and Steven Fletcher after Manchester United's Rafael Da Silva's (right) missed penalty during the Capital One Cup, Semi Final, Second Leg at Old Trafford, Manchester. (credit:PA)
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Sunderland's English midfielder Craig Gardner (L) celebrates with Sunderland's Italian goalkeeper Vito Mannone (R) after winning the penalty shoot out during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland's English midfielder Craig Gardner (L) celebrates with Sunderland's Italian goalkeeper Vito Mannone (R) after winning the penalty shoot out during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(04 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Phil Bardsley (L) of Sunderland celebrates with teammate Craig Gardner after scoring his team's goal during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(05 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Danny Welbeck of Manchester United goes past Lee Cattermole of Sunderland during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester United's English forward Danny Welbeck (C) shoots past Sunderland's Irish defender John O'Shea during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(07 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: The cross from Shinji Kagawa of Manchester United is blocked by Lee Cattermole of Sunderland during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(08 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Sir Alex Ferguson looks on from the stands during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(09 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: David Moyes the Manchester United manager speaks with his players prior to extra time during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(10 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: David Moyes the Manchester United manager speaks with his players prior to extra time during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester United manager David Moyes (2-L) talks to his players prior to extra time during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland's English midfielder Craig Gardner (R) vies with Manchester United's Scottish midfielder Darren Fletcher during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland's English midfielder Craig Gardner (R) vies with Manchester United's Scottish midfielder Darren Fletcher during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(14 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Gus Poyet the Sunderland manager speaks with his players prior to extra time during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(15 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: David Moyes the Manchester United manager speaks with his players prior to extra time during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland's English defender Philip Bardsley celebrates after his team had won the penalty shoot out during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(17 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Danny Welbeck of Manchester United is pursued by Wes Brown of Sunderland during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland's Scottish forward Steven Fletcher celebrates after Sunderland's English defender Philip Bardsley had scored to force a penalty shoot out during the penalty shoot out during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester United's Mexican forward Javier Hernández reacts during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland's Italian goalkeeper Vito Mannone (C) celebrates with Sunderland's English midfielder Craig Gardner (L) after winning the penalty shoot out during the penalty shoot out during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(21 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: (L-R) Craig Gardner and Adam Johnson of Sunderland celebrate following their team's victory in the penalty shootout during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester United's Belgium midfielder Adnan Januzaj (C) reacts after missing a penalty during the penalty shoot out during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(23 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Adnan Januzaj of Manchester United reacts after his penalty is saved during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(24 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Adnan Januzaj of Manchester United reacts after his penalty is saved during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester United manager David Moyes (L) and Sunderland manager Gus Poyet (R) react during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester United manager David Moyes reacts during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester United manager David Moyes reacts during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(28 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Dejected Manchester United players line up as the penalty shootout carries on during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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The Manchester United team look on during the penalty shoot out during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(30 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: GoalkeeperVito Mannone of Sunderland is congratulated by teammates after saving the penalty from Rafael Da Silva of Manchester United to win the match during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(31 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: GoalkeeperVito Mannone of Sunderland is congratulated by teammates Craig Gardner and Steven Fletcher after saving the penalty from Rafael Da Silva of Manchester United to win the match during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland's English midfielder Craig Gardner (L) and Sunderland's English midfielder Adam Johnson celebrate after their team had won the penalty shoot out during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland manager Gus Poyet celebrates after his team had won the penalty shoot out during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland's English midfielder Craig Gardner (L) and Sunderland's English midfielder Adam Johnson celebrate after their team had won the penalty shoot during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland players and staff celebrate after winning the penalty shoot out during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(36 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Sunderland players celebrate after GoalkeeperVito Mannone of Sunderland saves the penalty from Rafael Da Silva of Manchester United to win the match during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland's English defender Philip Bardsley celebrates after his team had won the penalty shoot out during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(38 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: GoalkeeperVito Mannone of Sunderland is congratulated by teammates Craig Gardner and Steven Fletcher after saving the penalty from Rafael Da Silva of Manchester United to win the match during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland's English midfielder Craig Gardner (L) celebrates after his team had won the penalty shoot out during the English League Cup semi final second leg football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester on January 22, 2014. Sunderland won 2-1 on penalties after extra time. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(40 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Sunderland players celebrate after GoalkeeperVito Mannone of Sunderland saves the penalty from Rafael Da Silva of Manchester United to win the match during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(41 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Marcos Alonso of Sunderland and Adnan Januzaj of Manchester United battle for possession during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(42 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Fabio Borini of Sunderland is challenged by Adnan Januzaj of Manchester United during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(43 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Shinji Kagawa of Manchester United gives directions to teammate Alexander Buttner during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(44 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Jonny Evans of Manchester United scores the opening goal past Vito Mannone of Sunderland during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(45 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: The cross from Shinji Kagawa of Manchester United is blocked by Lee Cattermole of Sunderland during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg(46 of46)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Shinji Kagawa of Manchester United is challenged by Steven Fletcher and Adam Johnson of Sunderland during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"If you would like to speak to Sir Alex about recent football results we here at GMP Manchester North can only suggest you try ringing Manchester United FC directly as you will probably (not definitely) have a much better chance of getting through to him there rather than ringing the police."