Jesse Lingard hits out at Man City fan racism after Manchester United’s victory

Jesse Lingard has hit back at a Manchester City fan who

directed a monkey chant towards him during Manchester

United ’s 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

The incident occurred in the second half as both Lingard and

Fred were pelted with objects in the corner of the pitch in

front of City’s fans.

Television footage also caught one City supporter making a

monkey gesture towards Lingard.

City have confirmed they are working with Greater

Manchester Police in order to identify the supporter who

directed a monkey chant towards Lingard.

And after the match, Lingard sent a message to the City

supporter.

The United midfielder posted on Twitter: ‘Not even this idiot

can ruin tonight’s feeling, shameful behaviour, it may be the

derby but there is never ever a reason to be racist!’

Meanwhile, former United defender Gary Neville has accused

Boris Johnson of ‘ fuelling’ racism following the incident at

the Etihad Stadium .

‘You’re watching the prime minister’s debate where he is

talking about migration to this country and people coming

into this country having to have certain levels. It fuels it all

the time,’ Neville told Sky Sports.

‘Essentially, it’s something that has got worse over the last

few years in this country and not just in football.’

First-half goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial

helped United secure a 2-1 victory over their Manchester

rivals.

The win puts United into fifth place, five points behind fourth-

placed Chelsea, while the defeat leaves City trailing Premier

League leaders Liverpool by 14 points.