Manchester City have condemned the criminal damage inflicted on Liverpool’s team bus after Saturday’s Premier League clash between the two clubs. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that an investigation has been opened into the incident, which occurred following City’s 4‑1 victory at the Etihad Stadium. No injuries were reported, and the Liverpool bus was able to continue its journey back to Merseyside.
In a statement, Manchester City said they were aware that Liverpool’s coach sustained damage on its return trip and that an object was thrown at the vehicle in a residential area. “Incidents of this kind are totally unacceptable, and we strongly condemn the actions of the individual(s) responsible,” the club said.
City also expressed disappointment over chants from home supporters that referenced the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which claimed the lives of 97 Liverpool fans. “The club is disappointed to have heard inappropriate chants from home fans during the game,” the statement read. “We regret any offence these chants may have caused and will continue to work with supporter groups and officials from both clubs to eradicate hateful chanting from this fixture.”
Clashes between City and Liverpool have become increasingly heated in recent years as the teams frequently compete for major honours. In 2018, City’s bus was damaged by thrown bottles on its approach to Anfield ahead of a Champions League match. More recently, in December, a 15‑year‑old girl suffered a head injury after a plastic cup filled with coins was thrown from the Liverpool support into the City end during a League Cup tie at the Etihad.
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