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Greater Manchester Police report 17 arrests during Man United vs. Man City match

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Greater Manchester Police report 17 arrests during Man United vs. Man City match

Summary

Greater Manchester Police issued a statement following Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at Old Trafford. The match featured significant drama, including an early red card for Phil Foden after a confrontation with Bruno Fernandes. After a VAR review, Erling Haaland's goal for City was allowed despite being flagged offside. Post-match, Manchester United expressed frustration over officiating, with manager Michael Carrick accusing officials of injustice. A protest against owner ticket price hikes preceded the match, contributing to the day's events. Police noted that 17 arrests were made for various offenses during the match.

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By the Numbers

•Greater Manchester Police reported 17 arrests for various offenses.
•Phil Foden received a red card after a dispute with Bruno Fernandes.
•Erling Haaland's goal for City was confirmed via VAR review.
•Manchester United expressed frustration over officiating post-match.
•A protest against ticket price hikes occurred prior to the match.

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9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Greater Manchester Police issue statement after heated Man United vs. Man City clash

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1 Greater Manchester Police released a statement after Manchester United’s 1-0 loss to Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday.Heated clashUnited vs. City is unsurprisingly almost always a heated ...
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