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

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

Thousands of City fans flooded onto the pitch after Pep Guardiola’s side came from behind to beat Villa 3-2 which secured their fourth Premier League title in five seasons.

A statement from Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Monday morning: ‘Phillip Maxwell, of Anzio Row, Knowsley, has been charged with throwing a missile (pyrotechnic) onto the pitch and will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court today.

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

Police have also said that enquiries into the reported assault of Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen are ongoing.

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