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Premier League clubs have paid tribute to the 174 people crushed to death during a tragic incident at an Indonesian football match.
The devastating scenes broke out after hosts Arema FC of East Java's Malang city losing to Persebaya Surabaya FC 3-2.
Fans flooded the Kanjuruhan Stadium pitch in protest and demanded that Arema management explain why, after 23 years of undefeated home games, this match ended in a loss, witnesses said.
Harrowing footage shows fans scaling fences as they try to escape tear gas smoke, which did not dissipate, with some falling to the ground and losing consciousness and being trampled under a stampede.
English clubs, as well as the Premier League themselves, have since offered their condolences following the tragic incident.
The official Premier League Twitter account wrote: 'The thoughts of everyone at the Premier League are with those affected by the tragic events at Kanjuruhan Stadium last night'.
Premier League clubs have since offered their condolences on social media after the tragedy
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Meanwhile, Man United posted: 'Manchester United is deeply saddened by the tragedy in Malang, Indonesia. We send our sincere condolences to the victims, their families, and everyone affected'.
'We are deeply saddened to hear of the events at Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, Indonesia. The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with all those affected at this time,' wrote the Merseyside club's account.
Arsenal's official page said: 'We are deeply saddened to learn of the events in Malang at the Kanjuruhan Stadium Indonesia today. Along with everyone who finds a connection through football, our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy.
'We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic events at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia. Our thoughts are with all those affected,' said Man City's Twitter page.
