Police investigating alleged racist towards United players

Manchester City are working with police to identify an individual after footage appeared to show a supporter making racist gestures towards Manchester United players.

Goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side secure a 2-1 win at the Etihad but the match was overshadowed by the alleged incident off the field of play.

A City statement after the game read: “Manchester City FC are aware of a video circulating on social media which appears to show a supporter making racial gestures during the second half of the match against Manchester United this evening.

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“Officials from the club are working with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in order to help them identify any individuals concerned and assist with their enquiries.

“The club are also working with GMP regarding an instance of objects being thrown onto the field of play.

“The club operates a zero-tolerance policy regarding discrimination of any kind, and anyone found guilty of racial abuse will be banned from the club for life.”

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English football’s equality and inclusion organisation Kick It Out said it had been “inundated with reports of alleged racist abuse from a number of individuals” during the game.