Van Persie "could have been killed" - CNN International

(CNN) -- Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was left raging after claiming Robin van Persie "could have been killed" following an altercation with Swansea's Ashley Williams.

Ferguson, whose side moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League table following the 1-1 draw, accused Williams of deliberately kicking the ball at the striker's head while he lay on the ground.

Van Persie and Williams squared up to each other following the incident as both sets of players tried to break up the confrontation.

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Referee Michael Oliver booked both men, but Ferguson wants the Football Association to take action against the Wales defender.

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"The Van Persie situation you can clearly see that he could have been killed," Ferguson said on Sky Sports News.

"The FA has got to look into it regardless that he has been given a yellow card.

"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.

"It was a disgraceful act by the player, he should banned for a long time."

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Williams was quick to play down the incident after the game.

"I tried to clear the ball it hit him on the head," he added. "I was trying to clear the ball.

"He was obviously a bit angry about that. It was much ado about nothing."

Patrice Evra's 16th minute header had given United the lead before Michu equalized with his 13th Premier League goal of the season.

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Meanwhile, Chelsea went goal crazy by crushing Aston Villa 8-0 at Stamford Bridge to move up into third position.

Fernando Torres headed the home side ahead after just three minutes before David Luiz curled home an exquisite free-kick.

Branislav Ivanovic headed a third before the break as Chelsea ran riot.

Any thoughts of Rafa Benitez's men easing up after the interval were soon extinguished when Frank Lampard grabbed a fourth.

That strike established him as the club's leading goalscorer in the top-flight as he marked his 500th Premier League game with his 130th goal.

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Substitute Ramires added another two and both Eden Hazard and Oscar also got on the scoresheet.

It could have been worse for Villa, who were indebted to several impressive stops by U.S. keeper Brad Guzan, including a penalty save from Lucas Piazon.

The defeat is Villa's worst in the top-flight in its entire history and leaves them three points off the relegation zone.