Police swoop in to try and break up an attempted ‘fight’ between Man City and Liverpool fans on Wembley Way before the FA Cup semi final.
Fists were thrown as the two fanbases clashed outside Wembley Stadium, forcing police to intervene and prevent the situation from getting worse.
Footage has since been uploaded to social media and getting over 51,000 views with most laughing at what they were seeing in the pathetic punch-up if you can even call it that…
Meanwhile, Manchester City fans have been condemned after chanting could be heard during a minutes silence for the Hillsborough victims.
On Friday, it was the 33rd anniversary of the tragedy that saw 97 Liverpool supporters lose their life in the 1989 disaster which took place during Liverpool’s FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.
A statement from Man City statement read: ‘Manchester City are extremely disappointed with the actions of some City supporters during the minute’s silence before today’s game.
‘The Club sincerely apologises to all those connected with Liverpool Football Club.’
The 97; always in our thoughts ❤️
YNWA#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/NNlOFjTsAt
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) April 16, 2022
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gave his reaction to the disrupted minute’s silence to mark the 33rd Hillsborough anniversary.
He said: “I think Manchester City made a statement. This is not Manchester City. We are close to Liverpool club for the tragedy that happened years ago. We are alongside them. After these guys singing (it) doesn’t represent what we are.”
Jurgen Klopp said: “Of course (we accept it), of course. We know this is not Man City,” he said at his post-match press conference. “Some people didn’t understand the situation. That’s not nice and it felt really wrong in that moment but we can’t change that.
“It has nothing to do with City and of course we accept the apology.”
The game itself saw Liverpool edge Manchester City in a five-goal thriller to reach the FA Cup final, with Konate breaking the deadlock and Sadio Mane scoring twice in the first half.
Then City fought back through Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva to push the Reds close.
Player ratings
Man City: Steffen (4), Cancelo (6), Stones (5), Ake (5), Zinchenko (6), Fernandinho (5), Bernardo (7), Foden (6), Grealish (7), Jesus (6), Sterling (6).
Subs: Mahrez (7).
Liverpool:Alisson (8), Alexander-Arnold (7), Konate (8), Van Dijk (7), Robertson (7), Fabinho (7), Thiago (8), Keita (8), Diaz (8), Mane (8), Salah (7).
Subs: Henderson (6), Jota (6), Firmino (6), Jones (6).
Man of the match: Sadio Mane
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said: “I think it was [one of our best performances]. That was the feeling I had when I saw the first half because of the quality of the opponent.
“We did all the right stuff, we scored in the right moments; we played an incredible game in the first half, I have to say. I loved each second of it.
“To deny them in so many moments is so difficult, as is creating your own opportunities against them. The first half was outstanding in pretty much all parts of the game.
“The second half they scored an early goal, like we did [at the Etihad], and then the game opened up.
“No footballer on the planet is safe against City with a 3-1 lead, it is always clear what they can do.
“We needed Alisson, what a game he had, but we had our moments as well, and could have decided the game earlier.
“We didn’t do it, but that made the game even more special, 3-2 was a fair result and it was good enough to bring us to the final.”
Pep Guardiola defended goalkeeper Zack Steffen following his error for Liverpool’s second goal.
He said: “It was an accident. One of the strong points is trying to play [out] and as a keeper he has this quality.
“It was an accident and he will learn for the future. When the ball is there, it can always happen. I have spoken with the team, not him personally, but he is strong.”
Guardiola fielded a much-changed side with Kevin de Bruyne and Kyle Walker picking up injuries against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday and claimed Riyad Mahrez and Rodri were the only players on his bench fit enough to be subbed on.
“When you play a lot of games, and you continue to do it, always these kinds of situations can happen,” he added.
“The game in Madrid was really tough for us. We tried to put energy into the team but sometimes the opponent is good too.
“In the second half we found a goal, which helped us a lot with our momentum. They continued to play at a good level but we had chances and the game was there.”
Twitter users reacted as police break up an attempted fight between Man City and Liverpool fans on Wembley Way…
@icy7_YNWA: Why can’t people to go to a game of football and just enjoy it 😔
@Heaney10: Police didn’t exactly do much to help at all?
@sjrcarson: Embarrassing. Just enjoy the occasion.
@Crossy666: Horrible creature 🤬
@Wayne24904933: Big hard man hitting a kid !!! Where’s the lad’s mates 🤬
@Harrystott10: Don’t worry they will blame the Liverpool fan no matter what
@bagofbones6926: Guess who will get the blame 😣
@hoffsports: Defo the lad in reds fault. Did you see how he projected his jaw into the city fans fist. How dare he
@paulryan1976: If you can’t handle your drink it’s best to stay away from it. Embarrassing from grown Men
@RTHindle: Plastic Manc glory hunters.
@JohnMarso: Small club mentality
@coycollett7: Couple o cans of boddingtons….stay at home like rest of ya fan base..🖕🏼
@MichaelwoodM5: Big man picking on kids
@bslfc81: Grown idiots fighting with kids at football. All too familiar in England.
@greg_g_manRH: Fucking idiots can’t handle a drink
@Dmliverpool1997: Why do absolute morons who think their solid after a few stellas have to ruin it for the vast majority 😤
@MattieLaverty: Aw they try so hard to be relevant don’t they 🤣🤣 tiny club
@JackJackcoop93: Fella in black punches like me in a dream
@kjannati: Why can’t people just go and watch the football match and leave all that toxicity at home. It’s just football.
The size of this fella haha pic.twitter.com/R0H15pGnKq
— Samuel (@MathersLFC) April 16, 2022
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