Manchester United fans are again showing their displeasure with club owners, the Glazer family. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Hundreds of Manchester United fans protested outside Old Trafford ahead of the team's match against Liverpool, which was postponed two weeks ago due to unrest.
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There was a stronger policing presence outside the stadium on Thursday after some fans managed to get inside and stormed the pitch on May 2.
Fans setting off flares were protesting against the owning Glazer family following the club's part in a failed attempt to launch a European Super League last month.
The demonstrations forced the Liverpool team bus to enter Old Trafford through a back gate. United had also set up beds for players in executive suits so they could sleep while being at the stadium all day.
United's home game against Leicester City on Tuesday went ahead without incident after a heavy police and security presence along with a "ring of steel" set of barriers around the Old Trafford venue ensured no access to fans, who are barred from the ground due to COVID-19 restrictions.
As part of the protests which stopped the Liverpool game from taking place, fans blocked the exit of the Manchester hotel that is regularly used by the club for the players' pre-game meal, meetings and rest.
Co-owner Joel Glazer has pledged to engage more with fans going forward.
Information from ESPN's Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson, The Associated Press and Reuters were used in this report.
Source: espn.co.uk