MANCHESTER CITY will investigate after some of their fans were spotted making sick aeroplane gestures at Manchester United supporters during last night’s League Cup semi-final.
The tasteless actions refer to the 1958 Munich air disaster in which 23 people – including 11 United players and staff – died.
Man City fans were spotted making sick aeroplane gestures towards Man Utd fans during the League Cup semi-final at the Etihad
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City will study CCTV footage inside the Etihad after images appeared to show home fans taunting their bitter rivals.
The League Cup holders progressed to another Wembley final despite a 1-0 defeat on the night.
Nemanja Matic gave the visitors hope of a famous victory with a first half goal but was later sent off for a second yellow card.
United fans were also slammed for ripping up Etihad seats and throwing flares into the home end.
After the game City boss Pep Guardiola was asked for his thoughts on the mindless taunts.
He said: “I dont like it. I didnt know about it but if that happened its not nice.
Also, I didnt like what happened with Ed Woodward. This is football.
“Im sure you can see that United squad is really good. Thats not the way to do it.
Man City have vowed to investigate
More than one City fan could be seen taking part
Solskjaer agreed with Guardiola about the disgraceful scenes inside the Etihad and called for it to be eradicated from the game.
He said: Ive got to stand behind Pep. Football is a game we should all enjoy, spectators, the ones playing.
I keep telling the players, go out with a big smile and enjoy yourselves and fans should enjoy the games, too.
We want rivalry, but keep it at that same level and lets make sure we eradicate that now.
We all stand behind Pep, we want to make this a nice game.
Police are also hunting the gang of around 20 hooded fans who also splashed red paint on the gates of Ed Woodwards 2million Cheshire mansion.
A mob hurled a smoke bomb and fireworks at the United chief’s homeon Tuesday.
