Manchester United and Manchester City pledge £1m to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund

We Love Manchester Emergency Fund

Manchester United and Manchester City have jointly pledged £1m to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund set up to support the victims of Monday's terror attack at Manchester Arena.

Ed Woodward, United's executive chairman, said: "It is right that we present a unified response to this tragedy."

Khaldoon Al Mubarak, City chairman, said: "We have been humbled by the strength and solidarity shown by Manchester.

"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."

The Lord Mayor-backed emergency fund was set up with the British Red Cross to help the families of those killed and injured in the attack that followed an Ariana Grande pop concert.

Mike Adamson, chief executive of the British Red Cross, said: "We have been moved by the compassionate response to this appeal for victims and their families.

"People from communities across the UK and right around the world are showing their solidarity by donating.

"The money raised will contribute to those affected by this terrible attack getting the help that they need today, tomorrow and into the future".

The fund has been merged with a crowdfunding campaign set up by the Manchester Evening News and, added to the pledge by the two Premier League sides, the amount raised is more than £3m at the time of publication.

To donate, visit:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/redcross/ManchesterEmergencyFund