Man United and Rangers disorder sees 39 fans arrested after violent clashes at Old Trafford

dailyrecord.co.uk:

A total of 39 football fans have been arrested following the disorder between Manchester United and Rangers supporters on Thursday nightOfficers from Greater Manchester Police said the arrests were made for a range of offences in the lead-up to the Europa League clash at Old Trafford.

It comes as a group wearing balaclavas clashed with cops ahead of the fixture on Thursday, January 23. The chaos broke out on Great Ancoats Street as both sets of supporters headed to the stadium.

A number of police vans blocked off the road as a gang balaclava-clad thugs threw bottles.Video footage showed the group charging down the street as sirens could be heard and glass shattering.Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed to the Record that arrests were made for a variety of offences, which included 26 from the disorder on Great Ancoats Street.

Rangers fans were also embroiled in violent exchanges with Man United supporters inside the stadium.Shocking footage that emerged last night showed a number of brawls inside Old Trafford after Gers fans bought tickets in the home end.