MANCHESTER UNITED received a police escort to the airport as they flew out to Italy for their Europa League semi-final second leg against Roma.
The Red Devils were afforded the extra safety measures just days after fans stormed Old Trafford causing Sunday’s Premier League match against Liverpool to be postponed.
Raging fans blocked the squad from leaving their city centre Lowry Hotel on the weekend as they tried to get their point across with players only leaving with a police escort at around 7.15pm.
Around 200 made it onto the turf at the Theatre of Dreams a police offer being slashed in the face with a bottle.
Cops confirmed two officers were left injured as violent clashes marred peaceful protests outside the stadium.
Supporters have turned out in huge numbers to protest against the club’s American owners the Glazers with a number of high-profile security breaches.
Discontent has been triggered by the Super League debacle with co-chairman Joel Glazer quoted in the breakaway league’s original press release.
United face Roma in the Italian capital on Thursday with a hefty four-goal advantage following the 6-2 thrashing at Old Trafford last week.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is finally set to end his semi-final hoodoo after losing FOUR on the bounce, including in the same competition last season.
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