Two football fans charged after Manchester City’s pitch invasion during Premier League title win

Manchester Metropolis followers invaded the pitch on the Etihad Stadium after their Premier League title win (AFP through Getty)

Two soccer supporters have been charged following Manchester Metropolis’s Premier League victory over Aston Villa on the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

1000's of Metropolis followers flooded onto the pitch after Pep Guardiola’s facet got here from behind to beat Villa 3-2 which secured their fourth Premier League title in 5 seasons.

Supporters broke the objective at one finish of the pitch whereas blue flares had been additionally lit throughout the celebrations.

Villa supervisor Steven Gerrard additionally revealed that his goalkeeper, Robin Olsen, was attacked by a Metropolis supporter as he made his means off the pitch throughout the invasion.

An announcement from Higher Manchester Police confirmed on Monday morning: ‘Phillip Maxwell, of Anzio Row, Knowsley, has been charged with throwing a missile (pyrotechnic) onto the pitch and can seem at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Courtroom as we speak.

‘Paul Colbridge, of Whitegate Drive, Salford, has been charged with going onto the pitch and can seem at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Courtroom on 7 June 2022.’

Police have additionally mentioned that enquiries into the reported assault of Villa goalkeeper Olsen are ongoing.

Manchester Metropolis followers celebrated on the pitch after their comeback win over Aston Villa (Getty)

Manchester Metropolis followers have a good time on the pitch after their facet completed the season as Premier League champions throughout the Premier League match between Manchester Metropolis and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on Could 22, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Getty)

When requested if his gamers received off the pitch safely after the sport, Gerrard mentioned: ‘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.’

Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen was attacked as he made his means off the pitch (Getty)

An announcement from Man Metropolis on the incident learn: ‘Manchester Metropolis want to sincerely apologise to Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen, who was assaulted after the ultimate whistle at as we speak’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.’

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