FA asks Martinez to explain comments

THE Football Association has asked Wigan manager Roberto Martinez for his 'observations' about his controversial comments after Monday night's 3-0 Premier League defeat at Manchester City.

Martinez was furious at referee Stuart Attwell for the second-half dismissal of defender Gary Caldwell for a tackle on hat-trick hero Carlos Tevez. "To give a red card you have to be certain," said Martinez. "Gary said he went in really strong and got the ball."