Paddy McGuinness jokes that Phoenix Nights bouncers Max and Paddy have been sacked as Manchester United’s security team as social media erupts with memes after their game with Liverpool was called off following a break-in by fans

Social media has erupted with memes poking fun at Manchester United after their game with Liverpool was called off following a break-in by angry supporters.

Manchester United's highly-anticipated Premier League clash with bitter foes Liverpool on Sunday was postponed as supporters of the former made their feelings known towards the club's hierarchy.

United fans broke into the stadium and invaded the pitch in protest at club owners the Glazer family, while outside the ground bottles and barriers were thrown at police officers and horses.

Paddy McGuinnessu00a0(left as TV character Paddy in sitcom Phoenix Nights) took to Twitter to make light-hearted fun of Manchester United fans protesting at Old Trafford on Sunday

Paddy McGuinness (left as TV character Paddy in sitcom Phoenix Nights) took to Twitter to make light-hearted fun of Manchester United fans protesting at Old Trafford on Sunday

The security at Old Trafford got compared to being virtually non-existent - as per this tweet

Despite having nothing to do with them, Arsenal were caught in the firing line of the mockery

As was Chelsea striker Timo Werner - when a fan's dribbling skills were compared to his

The mass protest at the Theatre of Dreams saw over 1,000 protesters outside Old Trafford - with many managing to breach security and storm the pitch itself.