Two people were arrested after the Liverpool team was suspended due to protests by Manchester United fans

On Thursday, two people were arrested for protesting that Manchester United fans were doing their best to break the conflict between the Premier League and Liverpool again.

Fans who were dissatisfied with Glazer’s ownership arranged a second protest to coincide with the rescheduled game, but failed to cancel the second game.

Despite being arrested twice, this protest took place again in two locations. The protest was largely peaceful, with hundreds of supporters chanting against the club’s American boss.

what happened?

A few hours before the game, fans gathered in the front yard outside Old Trafford before kick-off.

Manchester United was aware of the planned protests. Instead of returning to their ordinary hotel and hotel six hours earlier than usual, they carried out pre-match preparations in the arena, where the beds were already laid out for them. rest.

Liverpool lived in a hotel in the city centre, and protesting fans blocked the route of the team’s red bus with cars.

It is understood that their attempt to not let the tires deflate has failed, and some people think that the red bus is a decoy, allowing players to board another bus. the goal Knowing that this is not the case.

It is believed that this is the target of the blockade. The red bus is on its way to the hotel to recruit players, but it must be put down. The team was driven by two different coaches from the ground to the ground and received extensive police presence.

Although no police were present during the initial protests, they were dispatched on Thursday night and roadblocks blocked the usual entrances that Liverpool coaches should have reached.

Jurgen Klopp’s side was reached through another back door, while the fans blocked the main road, Wharfside Way, which would normally fall.

What did you say

GMP Assistant Police Chief Chris Sykes said: “We have been working closely with Manchester United and our partners to ensure the safety of participants outside the stadium, while exercising their right to peaceful protest.

“The safety of all relevant personnel remains the top priority of GMP.

“We encourage everyone to remember that due to the pandemic, we are still living under restrictions and have a collective responsibility to maintain safety and mutual protection.

“Law enforcement is still our last resort, but anyone who crosses national borders and constitutes a criminal offence should be prosecuted.”

What’s next?

The next game at Old Trafford will be played against Fulham on Tuesday, when fans will enter the stadium for the first time. For now, there are no planned protests, but there is no doubt that those underground will express their feelings.

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