Concerns about security at English soccer games grew Sunday after incidents at Birmingham City and Arsenal saw two supporters arrested for leaping out of their seats and attacking players. A fan charged onto the field and caught Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish unaware, swinging a right arm and striking the side of his head. Article Continued Below“We apologize to Jack and all at Aston Villa Football Club,” Birmingham said in a statement. As he raced toward the celebrating Arsenal players, he pushed United defender Chris Smalling. “It’s a situation no player should ever be faced with,” the English Football League said in a statement.

Source: thestar March 10, 2019 20:33 UTC