Last Updated: December 18, 2023, 11:50 IST
Manchester United’s bus on their means to play Liverpool (X and AP)
Videos on social media present the bus was hit by what appeared to be a glass bottle that hit the window and left a crack.
Liverpool condemned the harm prompted to Manchester United’s bus after a bottle was thrown at it on its means to Anfield forward of Sunday’s derby.
Juergen Klopp’s facet missed the possibility to regain prime spot within the Premier League after being held to a goalless draw by Manchester United, ending their unblemished run at dwelling 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 membership stated in an announcement.
“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 present that the staff bus was travelling alongside 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 primary time, bumping up the attendance to 57,000 — the most important for 50 years at their stadium.
Erik ten Hag’s United soaked up the strain in opposition to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool as goalkeeper Andre Onana pulled off a string of saves to earn a precious level in a match that noticed Diogo Dalot despatched off in stoppage time for dissent.
“We tried everything and the numbers we created — in terms of shots — is crazy,” Klopp stated.
“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 within the absence of the suspended Bruno Fernandes, advised Sky Sports.
“The boys will be pleased not to lose but also definitely not happy we didn’t win.”
Second-placed Liverpool have 38 factors from 17 video games with leaders Arsenal on 39, whereas United are seventh with 28.
(With inputs from Agencies)
