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Ryan Giggs defends Manchester United's goal celebrations at Manchester City

Tuesday 11 December 2012 20:05, UK

Image: United enjoyed a late derby victory over City on Sunday

Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs says the proximity of home and away fans can make life difficult for players during goal celebrations as he defended his team following Sunday's derby victory at the Etihad Stadium.

Not isolated

And Giggs says it is up to the clubs, police and the Football Association to ensure the scenes witnessed in the derby are not repeated. Giggs watched the drama unfold from the bench and can understand the anger felt by Ferdinand, having himself been in a similar position in the past. "No it (the incident) is not isolated," he said. "The manager touched on it. I got hit at Chelsea when Chicharito scored. "It happens. I think it's tough for someone to get hit in the face, for everyone to sort of make a big a thing out of it. "It's not just one club, it's not just City, it's not just Chelsea. Every club, the excitement and the passion we all want but we don't want it to tip over the edge. "A centimetre either side and Rio loses an eye, it's so dangerous. We don't want to see it. It is up to the clubs and the police, the FA to do everything in our power to make sure it doesn't happen again." Don't miss any live and exclusive football coverage this festive season. Click here to visit Sky Sports' Festive Calendar

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