Thousands of Manchester United fans assembled at Old Trafford on Sunday in protest against the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The demonstration took place before the Manchester derby. Supporters voiced their anger over the ticket ban controversy and the way fans were treated by the club's leadership. The gathering brought a tense feeling ahead of the match.

The ownership faced open opposition outside the stadium. The ticket ban problem was a major grievance. Those in charge was criticized for handling fans badly.