Roberto Martinez has spoken out in defence of Ashley Williams, insisting the Swansea defender is "not the type of footballer" who would intentionally strike a ball at an opponent's head following Sunday's incident involving Robin van Persie.

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reacted angrily when Williams fired the ball at his striker from close range - apparently to make a clearance although the whistle had already gone for ...

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