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'Manchester United fans have reached tipping point' - Keane says protests were inevitable amid Old Trafford chaos

The failed attempt by the Glazers to push the club into a European Super League was the straw that broke the camel's back, according to the pundit

Manchester United legend Roy Keane says fans of the club have reached their “tipping point” over the Glazers’ ownership of the club.

Despite a police presence, supporters stormed the Old Trafford pitch before the club’s scheduled Premier League match against Liverpool. Man Utd players were also stopped from leaving their hotel by angry fans.

The protests have arisen following the failure of the European Super League – a competition that the club signed up to without consulting fans.