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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Manchester City dismiss bar worker wearing United shirt at stadium during derby

Manchester City became aware of the worker in a Manchester United shirt through a post on X
Manchester City became aware of the worker in a Manchester United shirt through a post on X. Photograph: Conor Molloy/ProSports/Shutterstock

Manchester City have dismissed a bar worker who wore a Manchester United shirt while serving drinks at the Etihad Stadium during the derby on Sunday.

The club were made aware of the worker via a post on X from an account called @Mataniels. It included a photograph of the man in question handing over a pint while wearing a black shirt containing a clearly visible United club crest, alongside the caption: “Absolute joke @ManCity – letting one of the bar staff in block 315 wear a United shirt on Derby Day #mcfc.”

City’s fan support account messaged back: “Thank you for making us aware of this. We can confirm that this individual has now been removed from their position.”

The @Mataniels account no longer exists, possibly due to some replies on X pushing back against the message highlighting the worker wearing the shirt. City declined to comment.

City won the 197th Manchester derby 3-0 with a goal from Phil Foden and two from Erling Haaland.

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