Man City fan dies after derby 'medical incident'

Inside the Etihad Stadium before the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United. Both clubs' emblems are shown side by side on the big scoreboard screen.Image source, Reuters
Image caption,

A Manchester City fan died after a "medical incident" during the derby against Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on Sunday

  • Published

A Manchester City supporter has died following a medical incident at the club's Etihad Stadium during the Manchester derby on Sunday.

Posting on social media, the club said it was aware of the "tragic news one of our supporters passed away... at [the] match".

City wrote on X: "The thoughts of everyone at the club are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."

Manchester City were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United, with the visitors sealing victory with two late goals.

Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, external, X, external, and Instagram, external. You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk, external and via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.

Related topics