Two people have been arrested after protests broke out once again outside Old Trafford this evening.
Hundreds of Manchester United fans gathered to demonstrate against the club's ownership ahead of the match with Liverpool, which was postponed last week after dozens of supporters broke onto the pitch.
On Thursday evening, ahead of the rescheduled game's kick off at 8.15pm, roads leading to the stadium were blocked by masses of police and supporters.
Flares could be seen being lit in the crowds with fans also blocking in the Liverpool team coach in side streets close to the hotel the players were staying at in the city centre.
Greater Manchester Police said two arrests had been made for public order offences.
In a statement the force said a 'small number of people' were 'seemingly intent on disrupting the fixture'.
Follow our live updates from the protests as they happened here
Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes said: "We have being working closely with Manchester United and partners to ensure those in attendance outside the stadium are kept safe while exercising their right to a peaceful protest.
"The safety of all those concerned remains GMP's main priority.
"We encourage everyone to remember we are still living under restrictions due to the pandemic and have a collective responsibility to remain safe and protect one another.
"Enforcement remains our last resort, but anyone whose behaviour crosses the boundary into a criminal offence should expect to be prosecuted."
