Arsenal fan killed over disagreement with Manchester United supporter

By Peter Ochieng

Police in Uganda are persuing a Manchester United fan, after he allegedly killed an Ar.senal supporter over the weekend.

The two English Premier League (EPL) rivals clashed at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, with Mikel Arteta's side coming out 3-1 winners over United.

United took the lead in the game before Arsenal equalised, as scores at half time stood at 1-1.

Before Arsenal scored two quick-fire goals in stoppage time, Manchester United had an Alejandro Garnacho's goal ruled out for offside.

That is what caused a disagreement between the two Ugandans, leading to the death of an Arsenal fan.

According to police in Uganda, Jackson Aineruhanga was killed moments after Arsenal’s victory against Man United.

Police spokesman Mercial Tumisiime said the two fans developed misunderstanding while in a bar, after watching the match together.

"It is alleged in the evening after the match, the two fanatics developed a misunderstanding. The two later went to the bar and were ejected for causing a disturbance, and that is when the fight escalated” he said, as quoted by the Daily Monitor.

That is when the suspect stabbed the victim in the chest with a sharp stick, leading to his death.

“We visited the scene of the crime and found a piece of stick covered in blood stains and the suspects shoes,” said the police spokesman.

The victim’s body was taken to Kabwohe Health Centre for postmortem, as investigations continue.

Arsenal and Manchester United enjoy fanatical following in most parts of the world, among them East Africa.

Arsenal reportedly enjoys massive support in East Africa, compared to any other EPL team.