These are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, August 12.
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The beautiful game. The nation’s favourite sport. Bringing people together as they share in the hopes and dreams of their clubs, along with the disappointment of watching them crash out.
Enjoyed by all, from children going to their first match, to life-long supporters armed with a season ticket - football really does unite people in a way like no other.
However, there are a select few, either intent on causing trouble or simply unable to control their emotions, who ruin it for others. And when friendly competition leads to disorder, the police and clubs are forced to take action.
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According to the most recent figures collected by the UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU), there has been a 36% increase in reported incidents of disorder, namely 759 this season, which is up from 560 in the 2019/2020 season.
In the 21/22 season, 48% of games have reported incidents, which is up from 34% last season. And there has been an increase of 47% in football related arrests, from 547 in the 19/20 season to 802 this season.
Football banning orders, which prohibit fans from going to matches after committing an offence, saw a sharp increase last season. Of the 482 which were handed out, 227 were for public order offences.
Manchester’s courts often deal with football disorder, and with an ever-increasing number of people appearing in the dock, we have looked back over the last few months to see what’s going on in our stadiums.
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These are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, August 12.
The Premier League have confirmed the exact date and kick-off time for the first Manchester derby of the Premier League season.
New season, same full-time mood.
Manchester United fans are set to protest against the Glazer family's ownership on Sunday ahead of the start of the Premier League season.
Manchester United do not have a clean bill of health going into their first match of the Premier League season.
Manchester United are frustrated by the inordinate delay to a protracted deal for Frenkie de Jong amid Barcelona's financial issues.
Radamel Falcao has sent a message to Manchester United supporters after his return to Old Trafford with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday afternoon.
Manchester United are continuing with their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong as their back-up targets are not deemed to be at the same level as the Barcelona midfielder.
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly sent a funny message to Amad after he scored in the Reds' 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano.
Paul Merson has slammed Manchester United wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo amid his ongoing transfer saga.
Christian Eriksen has been impressed Manchester United's players in training, according to Anthony Elanga.
Manchester United football director John Murtough met the agent of RB Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko last week.
Lisandro Martinez has listed four key attributes he will bring to the Manchester United dressing room, including a strong desire to win and an ever-present helping hand.
Manchester United midfielder Fred has predicted that he may be used to help generate attacks this season, rather than be the player to get goals and assists.
The family of a disabled grandad who died at an airport last month have paid tribute to the Manchester United fan who 'really enjoyed life'. Gerardo Silano, 82, fractured his spinal chord falling down a staircase while trying to leave a plane at Gatwick Airport.
Supporters reckon Barcelona are trying to send a message to Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong after Xavi once again played the central midfielder out of position in a pre-season game.
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Memphis Depay has already proven that he has learnt from a mistake that could have played a big part in his underwhelming spell with Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag's assistant, Mitchell van der Gaag, has impressed during the open training sessions during Manchester United's pre-season tour and, for Darren Fletcher, Van der Gaag brought back memories of his childhood in Scotland.
Manchester United supporters have been sent wild after Erik ten Hag named his starting line-up for their final pre-season game in Australia this morning (10.45am UK time) - with Donny van de Beek getting the nod.