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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Andy Hunter at Goodison Park

Everton fan arrested as club vow to ban bottle throwers after Aston Villa defeat

Lucas Digne (left) and Matty Cash after being struck by a bottle thrown from Goodison Park’s Bullens Road Stand
Lucas Digne (left) and Matty Cash after being struck by a bottle thrown from Goodison Park’s Bullens Road Stand. Photograph: Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC/Getty Images

Everton have vowed to ban any fan found to have thrown objects on to the pitch at Goodison Park after several Aston Villa players were struck by a plastic bottle during their side’s 1-0 win over Duncan Ferguson’s team.

The former Everton player Lucas Digne and his Villa teammate Matty Cash were both struck on the head by what appeared to be a full bottle of Lucozade as they celebrated Emiliano Buendía’s decisive goal in front of the home section of the Bullens Road Stand. A supporter was arrested at Goodison Park. Several objects were thrown at the Villa players in first-half stoppage time and Everton insist everyone responsible for the disgraceful scenes will be banned.

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