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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Man City apologise after Hillsborough minute’s silence stopped early due to fan chants

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Manchester City have apologised to Liverpool after the minute’s silence to mark the 33rd anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster was disrupted by noise from their supporters at Wembley and forced it to be brought to an end after just 20 seconds.

The disturbance came before Liverpool faced rivals City in the FA Cup semi-finals, with manager Pep Guardiola later saying those City fans to make noise during the remembrance “don’t represent who we want to be”.

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