Guardiola sarcastically thanks police after bus bombardment Liverpool 3-0 Manchester City "Thank you for protecting us"

Manchester City went to great lengths to state that their defeat to Liverpool had nothing to do with the litany of objects that peppered their team bus beforehand, however Pep Guardiola appeared vividly riled as he entered Anfield.

Flares, cans and bottles were hurled at the visitors' bus on Wednesday with it having to be replaced while the team lost 3-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.

"Thank you for protecting us, thank you so much," GOL cameras caught Guardiola saying to police officers just after he got off the bus.

"I appreciate what you have done."

As Guardiola continues to walk to the away dressing room, he mutters 'shame'.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp apologised for the incident that marred a stunning night on the pitch for his team, insisting: "I have to say sorry about that. It's exactly the opposite of what we wanted."