Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester United fans in flare probe
UEFA have launched separate investigations into Manchester United and Marseille over incidents that occurred during Wednesday's Champions League clash at the Stade Velodrome.[LNB] Seven United fans are believed to have been arrested on the night, including four who lit a red flare in the away section of the ground.[LNB] Lighting up: Manchester United fans lit flares inside the Stade Velodrome on Wednesday[LNB]They were identified on camera and arrested by police as they left the stadium. The four were due to appear in court and could face six-month jail sentences, which was the punishment handed out to Chelsea fans found guilty of a similar offence at Marseille in December.[LNB] UEFA's disciplinary panel will deliver its verdict on the incident on March 17. The other United fans detained are believed to have clashed with French police outside the ground and in a hangar set up behind it to carry out stringent security checks.[LNB] Fans complained of heavy-handed tactics and some were reported to have needed hospital treatment as a result. Others said they were crushed as police with riot shields surged forward without reason.[LNB] UEFA's disciplinary hearing will also decide what action to take against Marseille after their fans appeared to shine laser pens at United players - in particular to try and distract Nani while he was taking a corner.[LNB] Beaming: Nani (left) and John O'Shea were victims of the lasers during the Champions League match [LNB]United were involved in a similar incident in France in February 2008 when Lyon were fined ?2,520 after Cristiano Ronaldo was targeted by a laser pen in a Champions League knockout tie at the Stade Gerland.[LNB] 'It's dangerous for the players and we won't tolerate it,' said a UEFA spokesman, who confirmed Marseille will not be investigated over objects thrown on to the pitch.[LNB] Rio's the main man! Smalling happy to bide his time despite star displaysSzczesny battle cry: Arsenal can beat Man United to the Premier League titleAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Cristiano Ronaldo, John O'Shea, Nani Places: Lyon, France
