The Premier League has condemned the Manchester United fan protest that led to the Crimson Devils match towards Liverpool being postponed on Sunday afternoon.
Supporters gathered of their 1000’s outdoors Previous Trafford to protest the Glazer household’s possession of the membership, with a splinter group additionally gathering outdoors the Lowry Lodge in Salford and delaying the exit of the staff bus.
United followers expressed their anger on the membership’s homeowners | Getty Pictures / Getty Pictures
After a protracted delay, it was lastly confirmed that the recreation wouldn’t be performed on Sunday with United releasing a press release simply earlier than 18.00.
Shortly afterwards, the Premier League revealed its personal press launch, which reads: “Following the safety breach at Previous Trafford, Manchester United vs. Liverpool have been postponed. This can be a collective determination by the police, each golf equipment, the Premier League and native authorities.
“The security and safety of all at Previous Trafford continues to be paramount. We perceive and respect the power of realizing however condemn all acts of violence, prison injury and violations, particularly given the related COVID-19 intrusions. by which to make their views recognized, however the actions of a minority seen as we speak haven’t any justification.
Premier League assertion after United-Liverpool are suspended
“We perceive and respect the power of realizing however condemn all acts of violence, prison injury and violations, particularly in view of the related COVID-19 violations.” pic.twitter.com/tyB5qU7gEx
– Rob Harris (@RobHarris) Could 2, 2021
“We sympathize with the police and the directors who needed to cope with a harmful scenario that shouldn’t have any place in soccer. The reorganization of the fixture shall be introduced in the end.”
Becoming into the recreation earlier than the tip of the season can show difficult. An apparent answer could be to play on Monday, however that might solely give United two full relaxation days earlier than their Europa League semi-final second leg towards Roma.
If compelled to play early subsequent week, the Crimson Devils are at the least capable of relaxation gamers after successful their first recreation 6-2.
