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Liverpool bus damaged on way home from Etihad as Man City slam inappropriate chants from home fans during fiery clash


LIVERPOOL’S team bus was allegedly attacked and damaged following their defeat at Manchester City. 

Liverpool were hammered 4-1 by the Cityzens at The Etihad on Saturday lunchtime.

Man City have slammed an attack on Liverpool’s team coachCredit: Getty
An object was thrown and damaged the Reds’ team bus after today’s clash at the EtihadCredit: Reuters

However, as Jurgen Klopp’s side were travelling home afterwards, their bus was vandalised with the star-studded squad on-board.

And police are now investigating the shocking incident, which saw a brick thrown and a window cracked, according to The Athletic.

A statement from City said: “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.

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“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.”

Liverpool have yet to publicly comment on the incident.

City have also slammed slammed supporters that sang “inappropriate chants” directed at Liverpool fans in the away end.

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They added: “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.”

Liverpool have yet to publicly comment on the incident.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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