"As we prepare to welcome Chelsea FC to Old Trafford this weekend, Manchester United would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to ensuring that Old Trafford remains a place where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. "We are aware of the use of the 'rent boy' chant that has been heard at fixtures involving Chelsea in recent years. We want to be absolutely clear: this chant is offensive, inappropriate and has no place at our stadium or within our game.""
"United have issued guidance -- including publishing a statement from fan group Rainbow Devils -- before Chelsea fixtures in the past. And the club has attempted to preempt any offensive chanting ahead of Garnacho's comeback by warning supporters of "consequences" if they are caught engaging in songs which include an anti-gay slur. United have confirmed that the chant is considered a hate crime by both the Football Association and the Crown Prosecution Service."
Alejandro Garnacho will return to Old Trafford for the first time since his summer move to Chelsea and is expected to face a hostile reception. Garnacho was exiled by Ruben Amorim after criticizing the United head coach following the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham. Manchester United reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring Old Trafford remains safe, respected and valued and explicitly condemned the use of the 'rent boy' chant as offensive and inappropriate. The chant is considered a hate crime by the FA and the Crown Prosecution Service. The club warned of ejection, banning orders or criminal charges for offenders and urged supporters to avoid harmful language and behaviour.
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