Sunday’s massive clash has been overshadowed by the protests (Pictures: Reuters / Getty)Manchester United fans protesting against the club’s owners, the Glazer family, have broken through barriers outside Old Trafford and invaded the pitch causing Sunday’s clash with Liverpool to be delayed. Thousands of fans descended on the stadium ahead of kick-off to vent their feelings against the Glazers over their attempt to join the European Super League and managed to evade security to make their way inside Old Trafford. AdvertisementAdvertisementBut a number of fans returned to the stadium a second time, chanting from the stands, and were escorted back outside by police. There have also been suggestions that the Old Trafford biosecure bubble has been put in jeopardy, with United staff trying to establish if they can still guarantee the safety of players. AdvertisementAdvertisement‘But I’m so happy that all the clubs agreed that [the European Super League] shouldn’t be the way of moving forward.

Source: Metro May 02, 2021 13:44 UTC