Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen attacked by Manchester City fan during pitch invasion

Robin Olsen was attacked after Manchester City clinched the Premier League title
Robin Olsen was attacked after Manchester Metropolis clinched the Premier League title (Getty)

Steven Gerrard has revealed that Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen was attacked by a Manchester Metropolis supporter throughout the pitch invasion on the Etihad Stadium.

Metropolis clinched the Premier League title forward of Liverpool on the ultimate day of the season however required a dramatic comeback after going two targets all the way down to Villa.

Pep Guardiola’s facet scored thrice within the area of 5 minutes by way of Rodri and a double from Ilkay Gundogan to seal a 3-2 victory.

On the full-time whistle, Metropolis followers invaded the pitch to start their title celebrations.

However Gerrard has revealed that Olsen, who was making his debut for Villa, was ‘attacked’ by one Metropolis supporter as he made his means off the pitch.

When requested if his gamers received off the pitch safely after the sport, Gerrard replied: ‘No. My goalkeeper was attacked, I believe it is best to ask Pep and Man Metropolis these questions.

‘We’re going to see how he's now.’

Manchester City fans invaded the pitch at the Etihad Stadium
Manchester Metropolis followers invaded the pitch on the Etihad Stadium (Getty)

Manchester City fans were urged to get off the pitch in order for celebrations to continue
Manchester Metropolis followers had been urged to get off the pitch to ensure that celebrations to proceed (AFP through Getty)

An announcement from Man Metropolis on the incident learn: ‘Manchester Metropolis wish to sincerely apologise to Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen, who was assaulted after the ultimate whistle at right this moment’s match when followers entered the pitch.

‘The membership has launched a direct investigation and as soon as recognized, the person accountable can be issued with an indefinite stadium ban.’

Earlier this week, a person was jailed for headbutting Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp after invading the pitch throughout Nottingham Forest’s Championship play-off semi-final win.

Elsewhere, Crystal Palace supervisor Patrick Vieira kicked out at an Everton fan after he was goaded and abused as he made his means off the pitch at Goodison Park.

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