May 23 – Manchester City have launched an investigation after Aston Villa keeper Robin Olsen was assaulted during a pitch invasion during City’s title-winning celebrations on Sunday.
Villa’s players were still on the pitch as thousands of fans poured on to the playing surface after the finals whistle.
“Manchester City would like to sincerely apologise to Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen, who was assaulted after the final whistle at today’s match when fans entered the pitch,” said a statement.
“The club has launched an immediate investigation and once identified, the individual responsible will be issued with an indefinite stadium ban.”
The Football Association is also investigating the pitch invasion, the latest in a series of similar incidents.
Last Thursday, a fan was jailed after running on to the pitch and headbutting Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp at the end of United’s Championship play-off semi-final shootout defeat by Nottingham Forest two days previously.
Also on Thursday, Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira was involved in an altercation with an Everton supporter during a pitch invasion at Goodison Park. And Swindon Town players were “physically and verbally abused” after their League Two play-off semi-final defeat by Port Vale.
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