Man United vs Liverpool postponed after fans storm Old Trafford pitch
Furious Manchester United fans stormed the Old Trafford pitch ahead of today’s game against Liverpool in protest at the Glazers’ ownership of the club, with the match protest as a result.
Hundreds of supporters invaded the stadium ahead of the behind-closed-doors Premier League contest to express their anger following plans backed by the Glazer family to join a proposed European Super League, which collapsed soon after.
Manchester United's game off after fans storm stadium in protest against club owners#MUNLIV https://t.co/7paWNGar2z
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Outside the ground, large numbers of supporters were also protesting. A protest was planned outside the ground at 2pm, with fans congregating at least an hour before. A large number of fans ran back out of the stadium complex at around 2.20pm BST.
Man United-Liverpool kick off delayed as fans protest against Glazers https://t.co/GRuGFAmjec pic.twitter.com/7HuFi4zFu1
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Kick-off had been scheduled for 4:30pm, but that was delayed following the serious breach of security.
Fans were cleared away from the stadium following the protests, but at around 5:35pm, United confirmed that the game had been postponed.