sport news Police cool over potential player flashpoints in Manchester derby

Police cool over potential player flashpoints in Manchester derby after last year's clash in Old Trafford tunnel Manchester Untied and Manchester City players will be trusted to behave  A tunnel bust-up marred the last clash between the teams at Old Trafford However, no police officers will be stationed in the tunnel on Wednesday night  6ft fences will be in place outside away turnstiles in attempt to prevent trouble

By Mike Keegan For The Daily Mail

Published: 22:30 BST, 23 April 2019 | Updated: 22:54 BST, 23 April 2019

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The Manchester United and City players will be trusted to behave themselves off the field — despite the tunnel bust-up which marred their last clash at Old Trafford. 

Following the visitors’ tempestuous 2-1 victory in December 2017, around 20 players and members of staff were involved in an unseemly melee sparked when then United boss Jose Mourinho complained about a lack of respect from City’s celebrating players. 

However, Sportsmail understands that no police officers will be stationed in the tunnel area for Wednesday night's game. While officers can move in if needed, United’s stewards will be entrusted to keep the peace. 

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