Rafael reacted angrily to being shown a red card against Tottenham

Manchester United's Rafael has received an £8,000 fine and a warning about his future conduct following his actions in last week's 0-0 draw with Tottenham.

The Brazilian full-back reacted angrily after he was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Benoit Assou-Ekotto.

He later apologised and accepted an improper conduct charge for his behaviour, but requested a personal hearing with the disciplinary panel.

He escaped an extension to the one-game ban he will serve for the red card.

It means the 20-year-old will only miss Saturday's encounter with Birmingham, returning for the trip to Blackpool on Tuesday.

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The verdict will be welcomed by United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who outlined before the hearing why he thought referee Mike Dean was wrong to apply the second booking.

"[Former referee] Dermot Gallagher said it was the worst decision of the week," said Ferguson. "Everyone knows it was a bad decision. It happens.

"Unfortunately, in a game of that magnitude it could have had a big impact."

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