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Manchester City fired a bar worker spotted in a Manchester United shirt during the derby.
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A fan’s post on X drew uproar and led to his sacking straight away.
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The incident came as City sealed a 3-0 win over their rivals.
Manchester City have dismissed a bar worker after he was seen serving fans in a Manchester United shirt at the Etihad Stadium on derby day.
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The incident came to light after a home supporter posted a photo on X showing the member of staff behind a concourse bar wearing a dark United away jersey from the 2018–19 season.
The fan wrote:
“Absolute joke @ManCity – letting one of the bar staff in block 315 wear a United shirt on Derby Day #mcfc.”
The post was shared with the club and quickly drew replies from other supporters.
Many Manchester City fans reacted on social media, highlighting how sensitive derby day appearances can be.
The Man City Fan Support account replied: “Thank you for making us aware of this. We can confirm that this individual has now been removed from their position.”
The club acted swiftly, removing the staffer after the complaint, a move that underlines how serious match-day appearance and security protocols are taken at the Etihad.
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Supporters and staff operate in a charged atmosphere on derby day, and rival colours can escalate tensions quickly.
The episode came on the same day Manchester City beat their neighbours 3-0, with Phil Foden and Erling Haaland among the scorers.
While the result dominated headlines, the image of a bar worker in rival colours briefly overshadowed the on-pitch story for some fans.
