Extra police at last Man Utd game

The game is expected to attract crowds of ticketless fans

Extra police will be on duty for Manchester United's decisive final Premier League game of the season in Wigan on Sunday.

Latics chairman Dave Whelan said he feared crowds of ticketless United fans could travel to the match ready to celebrate if they win the league title.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are expected to double the number of officers they provide on match days.

Ch Supt Lee Bruckshaw said they were "thoroughly prepared" for the event.

Huge demand

He said: "GMP has a great record of policing football matches and other large scale events.

"We are aware of the demand for tickets and are expecting a much larger crowd than usual.

"We have prepared thoroughly and will have enough officers on hand to police the anticipated number of visitors.

He added: "I am satisfied we have sufficient cover to police all eventualities and to ensure the game and any post-match celebrations pass off without trouble."

The Premier League will share the policing bill with Wigan Athletic.