Unpleasant scene after ManCity’s title win: Many fans at Etihad Stadium rushed onto the pitch and Robin Olsen was attacked.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen was physically attacked at Manchester City (2: 3). Cityzens fans stormed the field after the final whistle to celebrate winning the championship again. It came to the attack on Olsen.
Villa coach Steven Gerrard was then asked if his players would have made it off the field safely: “The answer to that is no,” said the ex-professional. “My goalkeeper was attacked. You should ask Pep (Guardiola, editor’s note) and Manchester City questions about this. We will now check if he is okay.”
Villa keeper Olsen attacked: City announces investigation
Eventually, Olsen was escorted off the field by security guards, holding his face. Manchester City apologized in a statement to Olsen for the incident and announced an investigation. The attacker or attackers are threatened with a stadium ban.
. The Skyblues supporters stormed onto the field right after the end, where the Aston Villas players were still standing.
Source: Stern
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