Last Updated: December 18, 2023, 12:06 IST
Manchester United’s bus on their way to play Liverpool (X and AP)
Videos on social media show the bus was hit by what appeared to be a glass bottle that hit the window and left a crack.
Liverpool condemned the damage caused to Manchester United’s bus after a bottle was thrown at it on its way to Anfield ahead of Sunday’s derby.
Juergen Klopp’s side missed the chance to regain top spot in the Premier League after being held to a goalless draw by Manchester United, ending their unblemished run at home this season.
“Liverpool Football Club totally condemns the actions that resulted in damage to the Manchester United team bus during its arrival at Anfield this afternoon,” the club said in a statement.
“We are aware of images of the incident circulating on the internet and are working with Merseyside Police to fully investigate and identify those responsible.
“Any individual found guilty of this reprehensible behaviour will also face the full force of the club’s sanction process.”
Videos posted on social media show that the team bus was travelling along Anfield Road when it was hit by what appeared to be a glass bottle that hit the window and left a crack.
Goalless Draw
Manchester United held Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Anfield. Liverpool partly opened their newly revamped Anfield Road Stand for the first time, bumping up the attendance to 57,000 — the largest for 50 years at their stadium.
Erik ten Hag’s United soaked up the pressure against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool as goalkeeper Andre Onana pulled off a string of saves to earn a valuable point in a match that saw Diogo Dalot sent off in stoppage time for dissent.
“We tried everything and the numbers we created — in terms of shots — is crazy,” Klopp said.
“But with that amount of shots they should be a few more on target. That was our fault today and we go from here.”
“We’re disappointed we couldn’t make it more of a game and create more opportunities,” Scott McTominay, United’s captain in the absence of the suspended Bruno Fernandes, told Sky Sports.
“The boys will be pleased not to lose but also definitely not happy we didn’t win.”
Second-placed Liverpool have 38 points from 17 games with leaders Arsenal on 39, while United are seventh with 28.
(With inputs from Agencies)
