Football Football Manchester Derby: Fred hit by projectile, racial abuse suspected During Saturday's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester United's Fred was hit by a projectile and abused by a supporter. Jamie Smith Manchester 08 December, 2019 01:14 IST Manchester United midfielder Fred - Getty Images Jamie Smith Manchester 08 December, 2019 01:14 IST Manchester United midfielder Fred was seemingly racially abused during the Manchester derby, with the player also hit by a projectile during the game.A series of objects including lighters and a plastic bottle could be seen by the corner flag as United prepared to take a set-piece during the second half of Saturday's Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United, as it happened Fred was then struck by another object thrown from the crowd before play continued.Television replays of the incident also appeared to show a supporter making monkey noises in the direction of the Brazil international. Read more stories on Football. For more updates, follow Sportstar on :