Fans spotted an explicit protest banner during Sky Sports’ coverage of the Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
During Sunday afternoon’s match between Manchester United and Arsenal, viewers got more than they bargained for when Sky Sports’ cameras inadvertently captured an X-rated protest message aimed at the Glazer family.
Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered another setback as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes gave the hosts a 1-0 lead just before half-time with an impressive free-kick, but Arsenal found their equalizer in the 74th minute through Declan Rice. The result leaves Arsenal trailing leaders Liverpool by 15 points with just 10 games remaining.
However, it was what happened after the final whistle that caught many viewers’ attention. As players left the pitch, cameras showed a fan holding up a sign that bluntly stated: "Sell United and f*** off home" – a message clearly directed at the club’s controversial owners.
The explicit banner was part of broader protests against the Glazer family that took place both outside and inside the stadium on Sunday. Many United supporters have long expressed frustration with the American owners’ management of the club.
Fan Reactions to the Televised Protest
Social media quickly lit up with reactions to Sky’s unintentional broadcast of the explicit message:
- "Haha Sky fully showing that Glazers f*** off home sign," one fan commented.
- Another tweeted: "Well done this man, ‘Sell United and f*** off home’. Seen by the world."
- "Let’s hope the Glazers saw it and for once read the room," added a third supporter.
- "Was stunned Sky left this on for so long. Superb work from the person with the sign and absolutely correct too," wrote another viewer.
Amorim Addresses Fan Discontent
When asked about the protests during his post-match interview, United manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged the fans’ concerns:
"This club will never die, that is clear. You feel it in the streets. This is a big business and maybe all the fans in this league sometimes feel it is harder to go to the games and pay for tickets," Amorim stated.
"We want to give them a lot of effort. In the future, we will not play like that."
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between Manchester United’s fanbase and its ownership, with supporters increasingly vocal about their desire for change at the top level of the club.
Manchester United will return to action on Thursday when they face Real Sociedad in the second leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie, where they’ll hope to give their supporters something positive to focus on amid the off-field discontent.
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