Arsenal handed Manchester United their first defeat in the Premier League under the leadership of their interim Manager Ole Gunnar Solkjaer although they played a pretty good match.
An Arsenal fan has denied pushing Manchester United defender Chris Smalling during a Premier League clash.
Pitch invader Gary Cooper, 30, was arrested during the game at the Emirates Stadium on March 10 for allegedly shoving the centre back and later charged with common assault.
Cooper, of Chertsey, Surrey, admitted one charge of entering into the playing area during the football match.But standing in front of Highbury Corner Magistrates Court, Cooper denied a charge of assault by beating.
When asked would a trial date be convenient , Cooper said: “Not really, I’ve lost my job over this and it will take me a while to get here.”
Chief magistrate Dani Jayes said: “There is going to be a trial for this matter, we need to get some paperwork together.
“If you are not here a warrant will be issued for your arrest. “The other matter you have pleaded guilty to will be dealt with after the trial.”
The man is set to is to stand trial in May at the same court.Arsenal went on to win the game with United, securing a 2-0 victory at their Emirates Stadium in North London.
In addition to the loosing his job Arsenal have since banned him from attending any match that involves the team.
Do you think the employer was right in dismissing the fan from work?