Micah Richards attempted to 'defuse' the situation which unfolded late in Sunday's game.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police said no arrests have been made with enquires ongoing.
A statement said: ‘Police are investigating following an assault that is alleged to have occurred at the Emirates Stadium during an Arsenal v Manchester United match on Sunday, 3 September.’Sky Sports have also released a statement on the incident. ‘We understand the police are investigating an alleged assault by a member of the public immediately preceding the footage circulating on social media. In the footage seen, Micah Richards was acting to defuse a situation.
‘The Metropolitan Police is conducting an investigation into the matter and we are fully cooperating with their enquiries.’ In a tense finale with the score tied at 1-1, Garnacho saw his 87th goal ruled out for offside, a decision slammed by United boss Erik ten Hag. Declan Rice sparked jubilant celebrations at the Emirates in the fifth minute of added time, scoring his first goal for the club since his £105million summer move from West Ham United.
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