Manchester City: Villa keeper Robin Olsen assaulted in a storm

Manchester City: Villa keeper Robin Olsen assaulted in a storm

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Unpleasant scene after ManCity’s title win: Many fans at Etihad Stadium rushed onto the pitch and Robin Olsen was attacked.

Aston Villas goalkeeper is Robin Olsen after the last matchday in the Premier League was physically attacked at Manchester City (2: 3). Cityzens fans stormed the pitch after the final whistle to celebrate winning the championship again. It came to the attack on Olsen.

Villa coach Steven Gerrard was then asked if his players would have made it off the pitch safely: “The answer to that is no,” said the ex-professional. “My goalkeeper was attacked. You should ask Pep (Guardiola, ed.) and Manchester City questions about that. We will now check if he is okay.”

Villa keeper Olsen attacked: City announces investigation

Eventually, Olsen was escorted off the field by security guards, holding his face. Manchester City apologized in a statement to Olsen for the incident and announced an investigation. The attacker or attackers are threatened with a stadium ban.

City had bagged the eighth championship title in the club’s history after a dramatic game, including a 0-2 deficit in the long-distance duel with Liverpool. The Skyblues supporters stormed onto the field right after the end, where the Aston Villas players were still standing.

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