Steven Gerrard slams Manchester City pitch invasion as Aston Villa keeper Robin Olsen was 'attacked'

Steven Gerrard claims Aston Villa keeper Robin Olsen was assaulted by Manchester Metropolis followers who invaded the pitch on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola's crew got here from two targets all the way down to clinch their fourth Premier League title in 5 years and celebrations spilled over on the Etihad.

1000's stormed onto the pitch as they pipped Liverpool to the publish and Villa boss Gerrard says at the least one in every of his gamers was "attacked."

When requested if his gamers made it off the pitch OK, he stated: "No is the reply to that.

"My goalkeeper was attacked and I feel these questions ought to go to Pep and Manchester Metropolis.

"We'll go and verify if he is OK now."

Manchester Metropolis have now issued a press release in response which reads: "Manchester Metropolis want to sincerely apologise to Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen, who was assaulted after the ultimate whistle at at the moment’s match when followers entered the pitch.

"The membership has launched an instantaneous investigation and as soon as recognized, the person accountable will likely be issued with an indefinite stadium ban."

Villa had led 2-0 and seemed to be on the point of handing the title to Liverpool just for an Ilkay Gundogan double and a Rodri strike to grab it away.

The previous Rangers boss completed the season in 14th place with Villa.

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