Two football fans have been charged after thousands of Manchester City supporters invaded the pitch at the club’s Etihad Stadium to celebrate them clinching the English Premier League title on Sunday.
Manchester City came back from two goals down to beat Aston Villa 3–2 and pip Liverpool to the championship on a dramatic final day of the season.
Greater Manchester Police said two men had been charged and an investigation had been launched after the goalkeeper with visitors Aston Villa, Robin Olsen, was allegedly assaulted by City fans.
A police spokesman said, “Inquiries into the reported assault of a player on the pitch after the final whistle are ongoing with officers working in partnership with both football clubs.”…