Source: Daily_Mail
Madchester mayhem must stop: City and United warned over derby-day antics
Sign language: City's Carlos Tevez gestures at United's Gary Neville in a heated Carling Cup semi-final[LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini will be told to keep a lid ontheir players' derby-day goal celebrations after a warning fromManchester police.[LNB]Manchester United face bitter rivals Cityat Eastlands in a lunchtime showdown, which is one of the mostimportant derby games in years.[LNB]It emerged last night that Greater Manchester Police have contacted both Barclays Premier League clubs this week, telling them that there must be no repeat of the provocative player behaviour that has marred the fixture this season.[LNB]Two Carling Cup meetings between the teams in January featured crowd trouble inside and outside Eastlands and Old Trafford that Manchester police had notwitnessed for some years and senior officers believe the behaviour of some players did not help.[LNB]In a league meeting between the teams last September, City striker Craig Bellamy clashed with a fan on the pitch at Old Trafford, while United skipper Gary Neville was warned by the FA for the way he celebrated his team's winning goal.[LNB]Then, in the Carling Cup at Eastlands in January, City's former United star Carlos Tevez celebrated the first of his two goals by running provocatively along the touchline and exchanging gestures with former team-mate Neville. In the second leg, Bellamy was hit by a bottle.[LNB] Bottle bullet: Bellamy is struck[LNB]The police's move is not without precedent in Manchester and assistant chief constable Ian Hopkins said: 'Our main aim is to ensure it is an enjoyable experience for all fans.[LNB]'This is a high-profile fixture and we have been working closely with Manchester City Football Club to ensure the day passes off peacefully.'[LNB]City have been boosted this week by a return to training for WayneBridge who has been out for a month with a knee problem. The formerEngland left back will start tomorrow's game.[LNB]Meanwhile, manager Mancini was yesterday warned about his own behaviour by the FA after admitting a charge of improper conduct. [LNB] Jubilation: United got their own back with a 3-1 second-leg win at Old Trafford[LNB]The Italian was charged after barging in to Everton manager David Moyes towards the end of a game between the teams on March 24.[LNB]He was also handed a £20,000 fine, suspended until the end of the 2011-12 season.[LNB] Antonio Valencia doesn't wear the iconic No 7 shirt but he has filled Cristiano Ronaldo's boots brilliantlyRoberto Mancini free to guide Manchester City against United after landing suspended £20,000 fine for clash with David MoyesMANCHESTER CITY FC
