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Manchester City fans have been banned from football matches for three years for intruding on the pitch that saw Aston Villa keeper Olsen attacked

A Manchester City fan has been given a three-year ban for an on-pitch intrusion in which Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen launched an attack.

Premier Supporters rushed to the ground after his league game ended and City were crowned champions.

Pep Guardiola's team pulled off a dramatic 2-0 to comeback to beat Villa in May to propel Liverpool to the title again.

However,home fans flocked to the pitch and several collided with Olsen as he tried to descend the tunnel to safety.

However, Steven Gerrard described the incident as an "attack" and the Swede fell to the ground when surrounded byCity supporters.

Daniel Potts, 26, climbed over a security fence, advertised a hoard, dodged a steward and joined the mob on the field.

He said he was arrested by the police after appearing on his CCTV and simply followed other fans.

His Potts, from Tameside, pleaded guilty in Manchester Magistrate's Court on Thursday.

He was suspended from playing football for three years.

and his lifelong City fans were also fined his £658.

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He apologized for his behavior during police questioning. did.

Adrian Hollamby of CPS North west said: The majority of supporters want to participate in and enjoy sport in a safe environment. The Football Association knows what evidence clubs and leagues need to claim to protect their players by securing all the evidence they need to build the strongest possible case.

Meanwhile, Manchester City failed to ensure that their supporters refrained from inappropriate behavior after their match against Villa.

FA } said City must answer charges of failing to maintain the orderly behavior of the supporters during the invasion of the pitch.

The Etihad Stadium Club has until 25th August to respond to this request.

An FA spokesperson said: Its spectators, and all persons who support or purport to be their supporters, shall behave in an orderly fashion and refrain from threatening and/or violent behavior while encroaching on the pitch.