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Manchester United could face a points deduction under Premier League rules over the ugly scenes at Old Trafford which forced their game with Liverpool to be postponed

Manchester United could face a points deduction after fans forced the postponement of their Premier League fixture with Liverpool.

Both the Premier League and Football Association are investigating following the mass protests around Old Trafford on Sunday.

And the organisations are speaking with Manchester United and the local authorities to piece together exactly what has happened, and where responsibility lies.

Manchester United fans protested at Old Trafford and the match with Liverpool was postponed
The Glazer family, United's owners, signed the club up to the European Super League before making a u-turn 48 hours later amid a furious backlash, which fuelled Sunday's protests
Police helicopter was deployed to keep watch over the stadium after the game was postponed

Under Premier League rules, points can be deducted where a club fails to ensure the safety of players and staff, as well as entry and exit from the ground.