Liverpool fan handed three-year banning order after throwing glass bottle at Manchester United team bus, as teams prepare to renew hostilities in FA Cup quarter-final

According to Merseyside Police, Lewis Cleary threw the bottle as the coach headed to Anfield on December 17, 2023. The force said the 23-year-old, who was convicted of criminal damage at Sefton Magistrates' Court, Liverpool, caused damage to a side window before the Reds played United earlier this season.

On top of his three-year ban, Cleary also received a 150-hour community order and was told to pay £500 in compensation and costs. Police will hope there is no fan trouble ahead of United hosting the Reds at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

Merseyside Police launched an operation around Manchester City's visit to Liverpool's ground earlier this month. The Cityzens' first-team took a different route to Anfield as a result and arrived without any problems.

After this heavyweight FA Cup clash, Erik ten Hag's team return to Premier League action when they take on Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium on March 30, whereas Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool host Brighton a day later.