Manchester United and Manchester City jointly donate £1m to attack victims

Manchester United and Manchester City have pledged £1million to an emergency fund set up to support the victims of Monday's Manchester Arena explosion.

22 people were killed in the suicide bombing, which followed an Ariana Grande pop concert.

United's players dedicated their Europa League triumph to those affected by the tragic events and the Red Devils have joined forces with their city neighbours to donate to the 'We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.

Executive Vice-Chairman of Manchester United Ed Woodward said: "The barbarism of Monday evening’s attack has shocked everyone.

"Our clubs are right at the heart of our local communities in Manchester and it is right that we present a unified response to this tragedy.

"The money will help, of course but the work of the two clubs and their respective foundation and community scheme can build on the fantastic spirit that Mancunians have shown in the immediate aftermath."

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: "We have all been humbled by the strength and solidarity shown by the people of Manchester in the days since the attack.

"The hope of both our clubs is that our donation will go some small way to alleviate the daunting challenges faced by those directly affected and that our acting together will serve as a symbol to the world of the unbreakable strength of the spirit of Manchester.”