Mario Balotelli thanks Liverpool fans who restrained him after being heated clash with Manchester United defender Chris Smalling

           Mario Balotelli almost came to hands with Chris Smalling during the match between Liverpool and Manchester United (1-2) the last weekend in The Premier League . But the Italian, very gone back up , was held by some supporters of Reds.

On its page Facebook, Balotelli was anxious to thank them: "in spite of all our efforts, the match did not turn in our favor. But one thing's for sure: I was not alone on the ground."