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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Liverpool to ban pitch invader who almost injured Andy Robertson

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Liverpool have confirmed the pitch invader who almost injured Andy Robertson when celebrating their seventh goal against Manchester United on Sunday has been arrested and will be banned from Anfield for life.

Liverpool’s seventh goal in their trashing of rivals United was followed by bizarre scenes after the supporter ran onto the pitch and slipped, colliding with the players. There was concern as Robertson went down holding his ankle, although the left back was able to continue the match.

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