According to The Sun, officers are concerned that Liverpool supporters could target Manchester City\u2019s team bus as it arrives at the stadium.<\/p>\n
Reports suggest that social media posts have encouraged fans to gather outside Anfield several hours before kick-off to welcome City\u2019s bus. The posts reportedly urge supporters to bring flags, banners, flares, pyrotechnics and beer.<\/p>\n
Manchester City\u2019s team bus has faced similar incidents in the past. <\/p>\n
The most serious occurred in 2018, before the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool, when the bus was struck by bottles and bricks, suffering significant damage and becoming unfit to transport the team back to Manchester. <\/p>\n
No arrests were made at the time. Similar incidents were also reported in 2014 and 2022.<\/p>\n
Police have confirmed they are aware of the social media posts and say appropriate security measures will be in place for Sunday\u2019s match. <\/p>\n
In 2024, City\u2019s bus reached Anfield safely after police provided an escort and the route was changed.<\/p>\n
Liverpool have also told the BBC that preparations are continuing as normal. <\/p>\n
The club says it works with supporters and law enforcement ahead of every home fixture, with Sunday\u2019s match following the same procedure.<\/p>\n
The encounter comes amid renewed attention on Manchester City\u2019s ongoing financial rules case. <\/p>\n
An independent commission previously found the club guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations, a decision City subsequently appealed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"