Man City respond to Liverpool team bus being struck by missile

Football
2 Apr 2023 • 8:19 AM MYT
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Manchester City have responded after reports of a missile striking Liverpool's team bus as it let after Saturday's defeat.

City won 4-1 on the day and it has emerged the LFC coach was damaged after being struck.

City said in a statement:

"Manchester City FC has been made aware that Liverpool FC's coach sustained damage on its return journey following today's game.

"We understand an object was thrown towards the coach in a residential area.

"Incidents of this kind are totally unacceptable, and we strongly condemn the actions of the individual(s) responsible.

"We will fully support Greater Manchester Police's investigation into this incident in any way we can.

"Additionally, the Club is disappointed to have heard inappropriate chants from home fans during the game today.

"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."