Manchester City say Liverpool bus attacked on journey from Etihad Stadium

Manchester City have "strongly condemned" the actions of those responsible for damage to the Liverpool team coach on its journey back from the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, Report informs via BBC.

The club said an object was thrown towards the coach in a residential area after City's 4-1 Premier League win.

Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation after reports of criminal damage.

"Incidents of this kind are totally unacceptable," City said.

The Premier League champions added in a statement: "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."

Police said there were no injuries and the coach continued with its journey.

"An investigation has now been launched by Greater Manchester Police to identify and locate the offenders," GMP said in a statement.

The club also said they were "disappointed" by "inappropriate chants" by their fans during the game.

The chants taunting Liverpool fans were heard during the first half of the match.

City's statement added: "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."