Steven Gerrard claimed his goalkeeper, Robin Olsen, was “attacked” during a pitch invasion after Aston Villa lost 3-2 to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with the new Premier League champions issuing an apology for the assault.
Villa had led 2-0 until the 76th-minute before two goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri swept City to the Premier League title, cancelling out strikes from Matty Cash and Philippe Coutinho for the visitors.
When the final whistle went the pitch was flooded with home fans, engulfing both teams. Gerrard was asked if his players had escaped unscathed. “The answer is no. My goalkeeper was attacked. I think those questions …
- May 23, 2022
