Manchester City to seek explanation from Wigan Athletic for pitch invasion

• Sergio Agüero made contact with home supporter during melee
• FA assessing situation and may also look into actions of City fans

Manchester City will seek an explanation from Wigan Athletic for the pitch invasion that occurred after Monday night’s ill-tempered FA Cup fifth-round tie at the DW Stadium but the club currently has no plans to complain to the Football Association over the matter.

The FA are, however, assessing the situation and could well investigate Wigan for the encroachment, especially as there appeared to be little protection for both sets of players as home supporters streamed onto the pitch following the final whistle. City fans could also be seen hurling objects at police officers and stewards while video footage has emerged of Sergio Agüero making contact with a Wigan fan who approached the striker during the pitch invasion. That all too could come under scrutiny from the governing body.

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