Bus hit by bottles outside Old Trafford was carrying Man Utd-supporting kids

Fans gathered in large numbers ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Liverpool on Monday (Peter Byrne/PA)

A bus driver has told of how children hid under seats as a coach carrying Manchester United fans was mistakenly attacked near Old Trafford.

With its passengers apparently taken for Liverpool fans – or even the visiting team – the vehicle was pelted with objects as it made its way through an area heavily populated with United supporters prior to Monday’s Premier League game.