Manchester United fans stormed the Old Trafford pitch ahead of their match against Liverpool to protest against the club’s ownership.
Hundreds of supporters invaded the stadium two hours before the behind-closed-doors Premier League contest on Sunday calling for the Glazer family to sell the club.
Holding anti-Glazer banners and setting off flares, fans were expressing their anger following plans backed by the owners to join the proposed European Super League.
The plans, which collapsed after widespread opposition, added to years of discontent and protests from supporters following the controversial takeover by the Glazers in 2005.
“There’s huge discontent, not just amongst Manchester United fans but across the country,” said former United captain Gary Neville on Sky Sports. “Fans are saying enough is enough.”
Outside the ground, large numbers of supporters were also protesting. Footage on television from inside the stadium showed supporters playing with match balls, picking up the corner flags and playing with the goal nets.
It is believed those who gained access to the ground did so via the Munich Tunnel, after pushing down barriers, despite the attempts of security guards to prevent that happening.
A large number of fans ran back out of the stadium complex at around 2.20pm.
It was not clear whether the incident would affect the proposed kick-off time of 4.30pm.
A Liverpool win would hand the Premier League title to United’s neighbours Manchester City.
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