Derby week in Manchester and there’s something different in the air. Animosity? Yes. Bitterness? Definitely. But not just between the fans of United and City.
The build-up to today’s clash of red and blue at Old Trafford has seen supporters on both sides turn against their own clubs.
On Wednesday night, thousands of City fans boycotted the first nine minutes of the 2-0 win against Leicester over the club’s ticketing policy.
After today’s 196th Manchester derby, United fans plan to protest against ticket price rises, the end of 50 per cent concessions for OAPs and the decision to relocate supporters in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand to make room for a lucrative new VIP dug-out club.