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Internet Desk: Manchester United and Manchester City have decided to 1million pounds to an emergency fund set up after the suicide blast which claimed the lives of 22 people. ‘’We love Machester Emergency Fund” has been supported by the city’s Lord Mayor and has set up a partnership with the British Red Cross. The fund was created after the bombing which occurred at Manchester Arena in the Ariana Gande concert. A total of 64 people were injured among those many are at a critical stage. "The Red and Blue halves of Manchester have combined to support the city they have each called home for more than a 120 years and which has been profoundly affected by the tragic events witnessed on Monday," United and City said in a rare joint statement. Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak said: "We have all been humbled by the strength and solidarity shown by the people of Manchester in the days since the attack. "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." Manchester United observed a minute of silence as a mark of respect and tribute for those who departed in the blast before their Europa league final game against Ajax where they defeated the dutch side by 2-0.  United CEO Ed Woodword said of the Manchester rivals ‘’ Our clubs are right at the heart of our local communities in Manchester and it is right that we present a unified response to this tragedy” "The money will help, of course, but the work of the two clubs and their respective foundation and community scheme can build on the fantastic spirit that Mancunians have shown in the immediate aftermath.