Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Manchester United-Liverpool match postponed after supporters invade Old Trafford pitch to protest ownership

Thousands of angry Manchester United fans gathered at Old Trafford with about 200 invading the pitch to protest the club's owners in the wake of the now defunct Super League.

Fans broke into the stadium, setting off colorful flares while on the pitch, hours before United's scheduled kickoff with Liverpool. If Manchester United loses, the Premier League title will go to Manchester City.

Because of the chaos at the stadium, the Premier League delayed kickoff for the match while players were kept at their hotels until it was safe to arrive at the stadium. Manchester United and the Premier League opted to postpone the match at around 12:45 p.