JUST IN: UEFA slap heavy fines on Premier League clubs
– Liverpool and Manchester United have been fined by Uefa for illicit chants
– While Manchester United were fined £44,342, Liverpool were fined £43,577
Rivals Liverpool and Manchester United have been handed heavy fines by UEFA for illicit chants during their Europa League last-16 tie.
According to a report on BBC, both clubs were also punished after their fans were caught on camera throwing objects at each other and disturbing the crowd.
While Manchester United were fined £44,342, Liverpool were fined £43,577.
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Fans are restrained by stewards after the UEFA Europa League round of 16, second leg match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on March 17, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Both clubs’ fines include £15,290 suspended for two years.
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Liverpool were also sanctioned for setting off fireworks and a late kick-off, while United were charged for stairways blocked at their stadium.
NAIJ.com recalls that fans were seen fighting in the stands, seats were thrown and flares were lit during the 1-1 second-leg draw at Old Trafford, during which five men were arrested.
Liverpool could also land into more trouble for several incidents during their Europa League final against Sevilla last week.
They have been charged by UEFA for crowd disturbances and the setting off of fireworks.
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