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| Arrests in derby violence appeal | Arrests in derby violence appeal |
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| Two men have been arrested after police released CCTV pictures of several fans wanted in connection with trouble that flared at the Manchester derby. | Two men have been arrested after police released CCTV pictures of several fans wanted in connection with trouble that flared at the Manchester derby. |
| Fans of both clubs were believed to be behind the disorder before and during the Carling Cup semi-final last week. | Fans of both clubs were believed to be behind the disorder before and during the Carling Cup semi-final last week. |
| Two men, aged 30 and 21, were arrested on Tuesday as a result of the appeal. | Two men, aged 30 and 21, were arrested on Tuesday as a result of the appeal. |
| Police have spoken to Manchester United and Manchester City ahead of the return leg urging the clubs to ensure their players behave during the match. | Police have spoken to Manchester United and Manchester City ahead of the return leg urging the clubs to ensure their players behave during the match. |
| There was a public spat between City striker Carlos Tevez and his former United team-mate Gary Neville after the game at Eastlands. | There was a public spat between City striker Carlos Tevez and his former United team-mate Gary Neville after the game at Eastlands. |
| Police want to ensure that the players do not incite any trouble during the second leg at Old Trafford on Wednesday. | Police want to ensure that the players do not incite any trouble during the second leg at Old Trafford on Wednesday. |
| Both the managers will be speaking to the players... Asst Ch Con Ian Hopkins | Both the managers will be speaking to the players... Asst Ch Con Ian Hopkins |
| Asst Ch Con Ian Hopkins said managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini would be reminding their players of their responsibilities. | Asst Ch Con Ian Hopkins said managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini would be reminding their players of their responsibilities. |
| "We have met with the clubs - the FA had a representative there as well - who spelt out very clearly to the clubs what action would be taken if there is any player involvement in anything that goes wrong with the crowd. | "We have met with the clubs - the FA had a representative there as well - who spelt out very clearly to the clubs what action would be taken if there is any player involvement in anything that goes wrong with the crowd. |
| "Both the managers will be speaking to the players; I understand the referee will speak to the captains before the game about that as well. | "Both the managers will be speaking to the players; I understand the referee will speak to the captains before the game about that as well. |
| "So they're doing everything that they can to make sure it's a passionate and memorable derby." | "So they're doing everything that they can to make sure it's a passionate and memorable derby." |
| Assistant Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said he wanted to make sure players did not influence the crowd | |
| Greater Manchester Police released the CCTV images of men they wanted to trace on Tuesday morning. | Greater Manchester Police released the CCTV images of men they wanted to trace on Tuesday morning. |
| Officers said "a small number of so-called football fans" marred the otherwise enjoyable game. | Officers said "a small number of so-called football fans" marred the otherwise enjoyable game. |
| Coins and seats were thrown by some supporters during the match, while police were also pelted with bottles. | Coins and seats were thrown by some supporters during the match, while police were also pelted with bottles. |
| "The people who caused the disorder are a disgrace to the vast majority of peaceful and genuine fans who simply wanted to enjoy the match," said Supt Craig Thompson. | "The people who caused the disorder are a disgrace to the vast majority of peaceful and genuine fans who simply wanted to enjoy the match," said Supt Craig Thompson. |
| "If you recognise the people pictured, please get in touch, we need to find those responsible so we can stop them from ruining matches for anyone else." | "If you recognise the people pictured, please get in touch, we need to find those responsible so we can stop them from ruining matches for anyone else." |
| United trail City 2-1 ahead of the return leg. | United trail City 2-1 ahead of the return leg. |