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Fan rings 999 to complain about Man U form

Greater Manchester Police received the emergency call just after the final whistle, when United were knocked out of the Capital One Cup by Sunderland, who won 2-1 on penalties after extra time.

The supporter, who was said to be “in a drunken state”, demanded to speak to the Red Devils’ former boss to discuss the result, police confirmed.