Earlier on Friday, Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick said he was “proud of what the club stands for” at a pre-match news conference.

“I’m proud of what the club stands for and has done for so long,” said Carrick. “I’m really aware of that.

“Sir Jim made his statement and the club made a statement on the back of it. It is not my place to add to that.

“What I can say is that I have been around this club many years.

“Equality and diversity and respect for each other is something we look to carry through every day.

“I have travelled the world and know what this club means to an awful lot of people.

“I am fully aware of the responsibility, and we try to carry that out every day. I am proud of what the club stands for and has done for so long.”

Carrick, who has been installed as head coach for the remainder of the season after Ruben Amorim’s dismissal, wore a distinctive green Unite for Access badge.

The organisation aims to raise awareness and “drive equality for a more inclusive matchday experience for disabled sports fans”.

“I think part of being at this club is that we understand what it’s like globally and the responsibilities we have within this,” Carrick added.

“I can only speak from my personal experiences of being here for a long time with various managers, with various staff.

“The supporters have largely probably stayed the same but we have gathered some new ones over the years, from all different backgrounds. It’s something we’re fully aware of and I am.”