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This is the shocking moment a defenceless Everton fan is attacked by Man City fans in the home end during the club's 3-1 Capital One Cup semi-final defeat at the Etihad .

The video emerged, following a match which saw conflict between both sets of fans and the police , showing a Blues fan trying to leave his seat in the Man City stands but getting punched by fans.

The victim, who just gestures passively rather than retaliating, gets battered by different fans who appear to be queuing up to punch him.

As the man is punched and kicked fans can be heard cheering at the violence.

A steward approaches at one point to intervene, but then walks off.

Greater Manchester Police are examining footage of the attack in conjunction with the club to try and identify any victims or offenders.

Trouble also flared outside the stadium on Wednesday night and there were reports of missiles being hurled.

A video shows police and Everton and Man City fans exchanging blows after chaos broke out following the Capital One Cup match.

The atmosphere on the video is tense and at some points police appear to be using their batons on fans as they try to break through the cordon.

The ECHO was told of several incidents where Everton fans were injured following the disruption or where Man City fans were abusive towards Evertonians sitting in their side.

Lee Monaghan, 36, a printer from Netherley, travelled to the match with five friends after buying tickets for £65 each in what they were told was a neutral zone but then, after having bottles thrown and abuse shouted at them, were escorted out by police.

He claims police implied they were being moved to the Everton section, but they were then told to leave after watching only 30 minutes of the match.

Describing the atmosphere at the beginning of the game as ‘unfriendly’ he expressed his disappointment at not being able to watch the match.

Two people were arrested during the stand-off and four other fans were arrested during the course of the day.

Chief Superintendent Chris Sykes, Match Commander for the Manchester City vs Everton League Cup semi-final, said: “There was some disorder outside the ground following the conclusion of the Manchester City v Everton match last night. Officers policing the game reacted quickly to calm situation and the crowds dispersed.

“However I would like to say that the majority of supporters were well behaved in a good spirited manner throughout what turned out to be a very entertaining game.

“If anybody received any injuries during the disorder then please report them to Greater Manchester Police and we will investigate.”

Manchester City have been approached for a comment.