Manchester City have confirmed the death of a supporter following the team’s 2-1 loss to Manchester United in Sunday’s Premier League at the Etihad Stadium.
The fan in question died after a ‘medical emergency’, with City confirming the tragic news in a statement on social media.
They said: “Manchester City are aware of the tragic news that one of our supporters passed away following a medical incident at yesterday’s match.
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“The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”
The Citizens lost 2-1 after a late Amad Diallo-inspired comeback from United. Josko Gvardiol had put the hosts ahead with a first-half header but Diallo won a penalty from Matheus Nunes with just minutes remaining.
Bruno Fernandes stepped up to the spot to fire United level before the Red Devils stole a winner less than two minutes later after Ivorian winger Diallo latched on to a long Lisandro Martinez pass, flicking the ball over Ederson and firing in from an angle.
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