Manchester United are preparing to welcome a Premier League opponent to Old Trafford for the final time this season as Newcastle visit the North West.
28.04.2024 - 10:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Burnley have released a statement on alleged tragedy gesturing and chanting from the away end during Saturday's 1-1 draw at Manchester United.
The Clarets scored a late equaliser from a Zeki Amdouni penalty after Antony gave United the lead. The result leaves Erik ten Hag's side sixth in the Premier League table, a point ahead of seventh-placed Newcastle with four games left.
Burnley released a statement after the match condemning alleged tragedy gesturing and chanting from the away end after "offensive footage" was posted online. The Lancashire club also confirmed they will "help identify and prosecute the individuals responsible."
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"We are aware of offensive footage currently circulating on social media from the away end of today’s fixture at Old Trafford," Burnley said in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Tragedy related gesturing and chanting is completely unacceptable, and Burnley Football Club take a zero-tolerance approach.
"We will continue to work with Greater Manchester Police, Lancashire Police and Manchester United to help identify and prosecute the individuals responsible."
The Football Association issued a public statement in March after reports of tragedy chanting during Manchester United's FA Cup quarter-final victory over Liverpool. "We strongly condemn any offensive, abusive and discriminatory chants in football stadiums, and we are determined to stamp this behaviour out," the FA said.
"It is entirely unacceptable and can have a lasting and damaging impact on people and communities within our game. It
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