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Fans vent fury at Manchester City vs Everton being ruined by smoke caused from firework display

Pyrotechnics ahead of kick-off at the Etihad made viewing on the television screen difficult

FOOTBALL fans vented their fury at Manchester City vs Everton being ruined by smoke... from pre-match fireworks.

A host of flashes and sparkles were set off inside the stadium ahead of kick-off at the Etihad.

 Smoke filled the stadium after the fireworks were let off
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Smoke filled the stadium after the fireworks were let offCredit: Getty Images

But the subsequent smoke clouded the air and made it difficult for viewers at home to see what was actually happening on their screens.

One viewer said: "Banter that pyro is banned for supporters but Man City's entrance is the worst I've ever seen it effect a game."

Another tweeter posted: "That smoke from the fireworks at Etihad is absolutely ridiculous."

One wrote: "Well somebody at the Etihad hasn't thought through the fact that firework smoke can linger...!"

A fellow user said: "The amount of smoke generated by the pre-match display at The Etihad is ludicrous. Entire stadium under a grey shroud at KO."

 All the smoke gave the impression of thick fog
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All the smoke gave the impression of thick fogCredit: EPA
 Fireworks were set off ahead of kick-off at the Etihad
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Fireworks were set off ahead of kick-off at the EtihadCredit: Getty

Another posted: "Close up views of the players now at The Etihad... shame you can't see them through the smoke from the pre-match fireworks."

One user said: "Have I developed cataracts without realising it or is there actually some kind of smoke screen thing going on at the Etihad?

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