Man United star 'Romelu Lukaku launched bottle at Mikel Arteta' with Man City coach suffering facial wound
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Romelu Lukaku was allegedly the Manchester United player who launched a bottle at Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta, according to reports in Spain.
The shot caused a facial wound to the former Arsenal star in the post-match fracas at Old Trafford.
The Blues took the spoils on derby day to open up an 11-point lead over rivals United, though ugly scenes marred the victory afterwards.
According to Spanish outlet Cadena SER on the show 'El Larguero', the Belgian striker DID find the target at full-time, after missing from point blank to salvage a point for the Red Devils, launching a bottle in frustration that caught Arteta.
Jose Mourinho also asked City stars to tone down their celebrations and was allegedly showered in milk and water after a furious row with Blues goalkeeper Ederson, although this claim is refuted by City chiefs.
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A clutch of players and staff were then involved in an ugly bust-up, and City sources have confirmed to Mirror Football that former Everton and Arsenal midfielder Arteta suffered a cut above his eye, possibly from a bottle.
Sources who witnessed the altercation said there was a lot of shouting and a rush of people towards the door of the away dressing-room when the episode occurred, with staff from both sides involved.
United striker Romelu Lukaku was also said to be involved in the incident, along with goalkeeping coach Silvino Louro.
Up to 20 people became embroiled in the fracas which occurred in the narrow tunnel outside the away dressing-room.
A police officer is stationed outside the dressing-rooms on matchdays and it is understood police and stewards intervened to break up the melee.
The episode echoed the Battle of Buffet at Old Trafford back in 2004, when Sir Alex Ferguson was pelted with pizza following United's 2-0 win over Arsenal, which ended the Gunners' 49-match unbeaten run.
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City’s win at Old Trafford meant they have extended their lead over their neighbours in the Premier League to 11 points, to leave the Red Devils’ title challenge in jeopardy.
David Silva opened the scoring for Pep Guardiola’s side in the 43rd minute, with Marcus Rashford pulling a goal back in first-half stoppage time.
Nicolas Otamendi poked home the winning goal nine minutes after the break to hand Guardiola another win over his managerial adversary.