Aston Villa’s Matty Cash (R) and Lucas Digne (2nd R) were hit by bottles thrown from the crowd
LONDON – Britain’s head of football policing has warned that coordinated action must be taken to stop fan violence spiralling out of control after a significant rise in disorder and arrests this season.
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger and Aston Villa pair Matty Cash and Lucas Digne were hit by missiles thrown by fans during recent games.
At Southampton, stewards battled to restore order after Manchester City supporters invaded the pitch and threw flares.
Earlier this season, Manchester United and Leeds fans fought in the streets, while a teenager has been charged after three Nottingham Forest players were allegedly assaulted during Sunday’s FA Cup win over Leicester.
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