New Manchester United protests planned amid ownership fury after arrests are made

The 1958 group is calling for Manchester United fans to protest at Old Trafford during Sunday's Premier League match against Aston Villa, wearing green and gold in opposition to the club's ownership.

Manchester United face another planned protest this weekend when they host Aston Villa in the Premier League at Old Trafford. The 1958 group, an underground supporters' organisation with over 150,000 members, has called for fans to demonstrate their "anger at the ownership" by wearing green and gold and avoiding spending money at the ground.

The protest is being organised by a coalition of factions including Reclaim the Stretford End, South Stand United and Retro Reds. Their grievances centre on opposition to the current owners, plans to knock down Old Trafford as part of a stadium development, treatment of ticketholders, falling standards and mounting debt. Organisers are asking supporters to bring balloons, scarves and shirts and release them as the players emerge for the match.

This follows a protest during the Champions League fixture against Roma earlier this week, when supporters threw tennis balls onto the pitch. Greater Manchester Police confirmed three arrests were made in connection with that incident. Chants directed at the Glazer family and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe have become increasingly common during what has been a difficult start to the season.