Two men arrested during Liverpool vs Manchester United game at Anfield
Greater Manchester Police say one man was also arrested during Manchester City's clash with Everton
Monday 17 December 2018 13:37, UK
Two arrests were made during Liverpool's 3-1 Premier League victory over Manchester United on Sunday.
Merseyside Police have confirmed that two men - aged 21 and 25 respectively, and both Manchester United supporters - were arrested inside Anfield during the match.
They were arrested for throwing an item, believed to be plastic bottles. This is contrary to Section 2 of the Football Offences Act, 1991.
Goals from Sadio Mane and Xherdan Shaqiri saw Liverpool run out 3-1 winners at Anfield as they returned to the top of the Premier League.
Manchester United remain sixth in the table but are now 11 points off a top-four place and 19 points behind Liverpool after their worst start to a top-flight season since the 1990-91 campaign.
In a separate incident, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed one man was arrested at Saturday's game between Manchester City and Everton at the Etihad Stadium. It followed an incident where a bottle was thrown from the section of the ground where Everton supporters were situated.
