Rangers fans clashed with riot police after a screen showing the game in the Piccadilly Garden fan zone failed to work last night.

Police charged supporters after they lobbed bottles and cans at the officers, marring the good-natured atmosphere which had characterised the build-up.

Clashes continued in the city centre in the game's aftermath with police making 30 arrests by late last night.

Assistant Chief Constable Justine Curran of Greater Manchester Police repeatedly spoke of her "disappointment" at the minority of fans whose violent behaviour had overshadowed the day.

"It has been a largely peaceful day in Manchester full of carnival and celebration and well over 100,000 people have been in the city and behaved themselves," she said.

"But I'm really disappointed that has been spoiled by pockets of disorder that have broken out in the city centre.

"A minority of thugs have overshadowed what should have been a great occasion. I've watched them commit damage, assault my officers and I'm really sickened and disappointed," she added.

In a separate incident a Russian fan was stabbed in the back outside the City of Manchester stadium, though his injuries were not life threatening according to Greater Manchester police.

Six men, thought to be Rangers fans, were arrested for an alleged serious assault.