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| Manchester derby FA Cup-tie fans given police warning | Manchester derby FA Cup-tie fans given police warning |
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| Police have warned fans they will crack down on troublemakers at the FA Cup Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium. | Police have warned fans they will crack down on troublemakers at the FA Cup Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium. |
| Officers will be on patrol near the ground and in the city centre ahead of the Manchester City v Manchester United game, due to kick off at 13:00 GMT. | |
| The match is classed as a Category C game - the highest security grade for any football match staged in the city. | The match is classed as a Category C game - the highest security grade for any football match staged in the city. |
| Fans who are caught misbehaving run the risk of lengthy bans from stadiums, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. | Fans who are caught misbehaving run the risk of lengthy bans from stadiums, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. |
| The force has said the match had been categorised as class C because the 5,700 ticket allocation for United supporters meant there was a higher than average away crowd. | The force has said the match had been categorised as class C because the 5,700 ticket allocation for United supporters meant there was a higher than average away crowd. |
| It said most officers on patrol would be wearing full riot gear. | It said most officers on patrol would be wearing full riot gear. |
| Close rivalry | Close rivalry |
| There have been problems at City home games against United in recent seasons, with 29 people arrested after the Carling Cup semi-final first-leg tie two years ago. | There have been problems at City home games against United in recent seasons, with 29 people arrested after the Carling Cup semi-final first-leg tie two years ago. |
| Blues boss Roberto Mancini has appealed for calm and GMP Assistant Chief Constable Terry Sweeney has warned those who do not heed the request that they will be harshly dealt with. | Blues boss Roberto Mancini has appealed for calm and GMP Assistant Chief Constable Terry Sweeney has warned those who do not heed the request that they will be harshly dealt with. |
| "The close rivalry between the clubs really adds something extra to this fixture and should be embraced," he said. | "The close rivalry between the clubs really adds something extra to this fixture and should be embraced," he said. |
| "But we must also ensure that this is not used as an excuse by some individuals to carry out football-related violence and disorder. | "But we must also ensure that this is not used as an excuse by some individuals to carry out football-related violence and disorder. |
| "Both clubs have been working closely with police in the lead up to the game to ensure the event is a safe and enjoyable one for all who attend. | "Both clubs have been working closely with police in the lead up to the game to ensure the event is a safe and enjoyable one for all who attend. |
| "In recent derbies the vast majority of fans have enjoyed themselves and behaved impeccably and the number of arrests we have had to make has been relatively low considering the number of people who attend. | "In recent derbies the vast majority of fans have enjoyed themselves and behaved impeccably and the number of arrests we have had to make has been relatively low considering the number of people who attend. |
| "And we do make it clear to the minority of fans who may be thinking of causing any trouble that we will clamp down hard on them." | "And we do make it clear to the minority of fans who may be thinking of causing any trouble that we will clamp down hard on them." |