Manchester City's hierarchy has seen a number of pitch trespasses at the Etihad during title celebrations but is keen to combat them in the future with current measures.
Manchester City released a statement at the start of the season outlining how fans who invaded the pitch would face the action.
The Premier League leaders are close to a third consecutive title after chasing Arsenal and could win another silverware at the weekend when they host Chelsea. The clash is their last home game of the campaign with trips to Brighton and Brentford coming up.
City fans took to the field to celebrate the championship at the Etihad and this Sunday could once again find their stadium the venue for another celebration. The FA, Premier League and EFL have come together this summer to announce that they will be imposing penalties on those who engage in dangerous behaviour, which could come to light this weekend. A statement from the club in July read:
"The new set of actions, which will be implemented across all English football from the start of the 2022/23 season and supported by the Football Supporters Association, will target activities such as transporting yards or the use of smoke, bombs or fireworks and the throwing of objects – as well as drug use and discriminatory behavior.
"These acts are dangerous, illegal and have serious consequences. They have no place in football or anywhere else. As of the start of the 2022/23 season, all violators are allowed to take action. determined to be reported to the police by clubs, and prosecution could lead to serious consequences." permanent criminal record, which can affect their employment and education, and possibly lead to prison sentences.”
City also argued that those entering the field would face an automatic ban from the club, which could be extended to include accompanying parents.
Man City's Etihad Stadium has had many violations of the pitch
Man City's Etihad Stadium has had many violations of the pitch
Last season, Pep Guardiola's army won the final day with a dramatic victory over Aston Villa. But in later times, while watching the fans take to the pitch to celebrate, Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen was assaulted, leading the club to be charged by the FA.
City said:
"The club would like to sincerely apologize to Robin Olsen, who was assaulted after the final whistle as supporters entered the pitch. The club launched an investigation immediately and after identified, this individual will be subject to an indefinite ban from the field."
Pep Guardiola added:
"I'm very sorry on behalf of the club. It's hard to understand why people react this way. Hopefully we can find the person and they can be punished."
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