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# Manchester United given 'special treatment' over Wayne Rooney, says
Manchester City's Roberto Mancini
## Roberto Mancini has echoed claims by Dave Whelan that Manchester United
benefited from special treatment following Wayne Rooney's escape from
punishment for appearing to elbow James McCarthy.
![Roberto Mancini: United given 'special treatment' over Wayne Rooney][1]
Disgruntled neighbour: Roberto Mancini says United get 'big club' treatment
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By [Mark Ogden][4] 7:00AM GMT 02 Mar 2011
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**[Rooney][7]** was spared a violent conduct charge following the clash with
the Wigan midfielder on Saturday after referee Mark Clattenburg claimed in his
match report that he had taken the necessary action by awarding a free-kick to
the home side.
Whelan, the Wigan chairman, claimed that United are treated 'a little bit
differently' by the game's authorities.
And **[Manchester City][8]** manager Mancini said he believed United's 'big
club' status helped Rooney avoid a suspension. "For me, it was a red card."
Mancini said. "It was his [Rooney's] fault and I'm surprised at this decision.
"The referee was there, but I think that this happens in every country. It's
normal that the big club usually has different treatment.
"Sometimes the referee can make a mistake, but for me it was a red card, the
same as everyone. But maybe the referee saw it in a different way, this can
happen sometimes."
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City's Mario Balotelli failed to overturn a red card at West Bromwich and
although Mancini refused to point to the Italian's three-game ban as an
example of double standards, he said that the controversial forward receives
harsh treatment from officials.
"With Mario, he made a mistake [at West Brom], but eight yellow cards for him
is too much."
However, Wigan captain Gary Caldwell insists that there was no appetite within
the dressing room to see Rooney suspended.
"If Rooney was banned and missed a game against a team round about us in the
league, and United dropped points, Wigan could end up being punished twice,"
Caldwell said.
"If we'd have got the decision at the time in the game, 10 minutes in, then
great. That would have helped us a lot.
"But after the event, nothing's going to affect Wigan, so I'm not really
bothered what happens to Wayne Rooney or Manchester United.
"James was being young and honest and brave. He took [the elbow] and didn't
react, but I think any footballer would tell you that, if things like that
happen you have to be cute and know how to react to the situation."
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