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Police arrest nine after Manchester United beat Leeds

February 20, 2022 Manchester United's Harry Maguire celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters

Police said on Monday they made nine arrests following Manchester United's intense 4-2 Premier League win over Leeds United during which a Manchester player appeared to have been hit by something thrown from the crowd.

Second-half goals from substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga earned Manchester victory on Sunday in the red-hot atmosphere, and academy graduate Anthony Elanga appeared to have been hit by something while celebrating Fred's goal.

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