Man United-Liverpool match postponed after fans storm pitch
The Hindu
While the protest had been planned and was largely peaceful, it descended into chaos as fans infiltrated the stadium.
Manchester United’s Premier League match against Liverpool was postponed on Sunday after United fans forced their way into the stadium and stormed the Old Trafford pitch to protest against the club’s owners — the Glazer family. “Following discussion between the Police, the Premier League, Trafford Council and the clubs, our match against Liverpool has been postponed due to safety and security considerations around the protest today,” United said in a statement after the game was called off. “Discussions will now take place with the Premier League on a revised date for the fixture.”More Related News
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