Jack Grealish ‘slapped in face by Man Utd fan’ in new crowd shock after vile Phil Foden mum chants
JACK Grealish was allegedly slapped in the face by a Manchester United fan at Old Trafford.
The Man City star, 29, was allegedly assaulted near the tunnel as he made his way off the pitch following the Manchester derby on Sunday.
A 20-year-old man has since been charged with assault.
He will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court in July.
Both Man City and Man United are yet to make public comment on the incident, though police are understood to have immediately launched a probe following reports of the assault yesterday.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Alfie Holt, 20, of Haven Drive, Droylsden, has been charged with assault.
“He will appear at Manchester Magistrates Court.
“This charge relates to an incident which took place at Old Trafford Football Club yesterday.”
Grealish started on the bench for City, but came on for Ilkay Gundogan in the 74th minute of the clash.
The alleged slap comes after sections of the United crowd chanted “Phil Foden, your mum is a s**g” during the drab draw.
City manager Pep Guardiola blasted fans for the vile song.
Speaking after the game, he said: “It was a lack of class.
“We are so exposed in football — managers, owners and football players especially.”
He added: “I don’t understand the mind of the people involving the mum of Phil.
“It’s a lack of integrity, class, and they should be ashamed.”
Foden has also issued a three-word message on social media.
“We keep going,” the Man City star wrote alongside five photos of himself from the match.
Fans flocked to the comments to offer the midfielder some support, with one person writing: “Don’t mind the haters Phil every great person has haters we keep going.”
While another said: “We are with you.”
It comes after cops promised an increased police presence in the city over the weekend.
Chief Superintendent Colette Rose, head of Special Operations at GMP and Gold Commander for the Manchester derby, earlier said: “We are lucky in Manchester to have clubs with passionate fan bases represented across all football leagues – a Manchester derby especially always brings excitement as the city unites in its passions for football.
“There is a policing plan in place for Sunday – fans will notice an increased police presence in busier locations and specialist officers will be deployed to ensure fans remain safe and can enjoy the match.
“We want everyone to enjoy the match – anyone with concerns can report them to a police officer or a member of security staff on the day.”