The Manchester City championship began with a violent incident that led to a police investigation.
Robin Olsen was attacked after the game. AOP
Manchester City celebrated the Premier League championship on Sunday after winning the Aston Villa 3–2.
The festivities began with sad signs. City supporters flocked to the field and attacked Aston Villa’s goalkeeper Robin Olsen to attack.
The Swedish goalkeeper, who made his debut in the Premier League, was walking off the field after being beaten several times.
The goalkeeper was hit at least in the neck and back. After that, someone would slap Olsen in the face.
– My goalkeeper was attacked, Aston Villa’s head coach Steven Gerrard said According to Sky Sports at a press conference.
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Olsen commented on what happened on his Instagram account on Sunday.
– The idiots who attacked me won’t destroy my feelings about the game of the day. I got a chance to debut in this awesome company. We were really close to getting a good result against a tough opponent, he wrote.
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Aston Villa reported that Olsen was okay despite the blow to the head. According to the club, it is not known whether the blow was intentional.
Aston Villa does not intend to take the matter further.
Eternal gate ban
Manchester City supporters broke the goal. EPA / AOP
There were enough people on the field. The individuals are not involved in beating Olsen. AOP
Manchester City issued a press release after the match apologizing to spectators for their use. The club launched an investigation into the case.
Also head coach Pep Guardiola said he was sorry.
– On behalf of the club, I apologize to Olsen and Aston Villa. I don’t think it was intentional, but people were in an emotional state. It’s always hard to understand why people react that way and can’t party with each other. Hopefully we will find out the perpetrator so we can punish him.
– When a person is identified, he will receive a permanent ban on the stadium, City vowed in a statement.
Greater Manchester Police are investigating the attack along with clubs. According to the authorities, Olsen has no injuries.
The English Football Association has also launched an investigation.
Fear
According to press reports, thousands of people rushed to the field. EPA / AOP
The Premier League has seen several situations when supporters have entered the field.
Head coach at Crystal Palace Patrick Vieira ended up in a similar situation on Thursday when Everton fans besieged him after the match. The coach says he feared for his safety.
– This is the real problem. You have to think and think about the best way to handle it.
Ex-footballer Dion Dublin is on the same lines.
– I don’t know what might happen. Coaches, players and staff want to be safe in their workplaces. This is a big problem.
City rose to two wins and a championship in the match.