Manchester United fans threaten to leave Old Trafford empty for Liverpool clash

The hashtag #EmptyOldTrafford has been gathering pace amongst United fans on social media. Their latest plan will mean seats at Old Trafford will remain unoccupied for the visit of Liverpool on August 22 in order to express their discontent to the Glazers. 

Another tweeted: “I’ve not missed a home game in 9 years. I'll be missing this one. I'm sick to death of the Glazers. We only have a few things in life we love, I'm not letting that Glazers ruing this one anymore. Man Utd v Liverpool #EmptyOldTrafford” 

This is shaping up to be another United vs Liverpool match at Old Trafford that will be marred with controversy. Just like last year when the game between the two fierce rivals had to be called off. 

United fans planned protests ahead of last season’s meeting, thousands waited outside Old Trafford before breaking into the ground, some climbed onto the goals, some were having a kick about on the pitch and a few ripped out the corner flags. 

Things turned ugly after fans clashed with the police, resulting in several people being injured whilst one police officer had his face slashed by a bottle and required hospital treatment. 

The miserable performance by United did not help calm the fans down as many chanted ‘we want Glazers out’ during the match. 

Relationship between fans and the owners is at a point of no return. This is the last thing Ten Hag needs as he aims to restore confidence back into his players and bring the glory days back to Old Trafford.