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Manchester United fans invaded the club's #OldTrafford pitch ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool as part of a protest against the club's American owners the #Glazer family u.afp.com/UWdg #AFPSports 📷 @oliscarff
@oliscarff #UPDATE Kick-off in Sunday's Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool was delayed after fans invaded Old Trafford as part of a protest against United's owners, the #Glazer family u.afp.com/UWde #AFPSports #MUFCLIV
@oliscarff #BREAKING Man United's match against Liverpool postponed after fans' Old Trafford invasion: club
@oliscarff #UPDATE Manchester United's Premier League clash against Liverpool was postponed on Sunday after fans invaded the Old Trafford pitch as part of a protest against United's owners, the Glazer family
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