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Manchester City fan charged for 'racist behaviour' during city derby against Manchester United in December at the Etihad

Greater Manchester Police have charged a man for racist behaviour during Manchester City's Premier League clash with rivals Manchester United in December.

The Premier League encounter was marred by the alleged racist abuse that was visible during the broadcast of the second half of City's 2-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium on December 7.

GMP arrested Anthony Burke in connection with the incident and have now charged the 41-year-old. United players Fred and Jesse Lingard reported the incident.

Man City fan (bottom centre) is alleged to have made 'racist gestures and noise' in December

Burke will appear in front of magistrates on April 15.