Manchester United are going to ban any fans found guilty of attacking Ed Woodward at his own residence last night.
Around 20 to 30 supporters reportedly threw flares at the United chairman’s house, right ahead of the Carabao Cup second leg semi-final tie against Manchester City.
The Red Devils released an official statement regarding the incident. It read, “Manchester United Football Club have tonight been made aware of the incident outside the home of one of our employees.
“We know that the football world will unite behind us as we work with Greater Manchester Police to identify the perpetrators of this unwarranted attack.
“Anybody found guilty of a criminal offence, or found to be trespassing on this property, will be banned for life by the club.
“Fans expressing opinion is one thing, criminal damage and intent to endanger life and property is another. There is simply no excuse for this.”
Woodward was not present during the incident but his name was on the lips of every United fan during their 6-0 triumph over Tranmere Rovers. Both him and the Red Devils owners, the Glazers family are not popular figures owing to the situation the club is currently stuck in.
United have won just three of their last eight games and are increasingly looking unlikely to finish in the top four this season.
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