Mario Balotelli was filmed giving a group of Manchester United fans the finger following Liverpool's 2-1 defeat at Anfield on Sunday. The 24-year-old striker was goaded with chants of '[Manchester] City reject' and 'what a waste a money' as he left Anfield before seemingly taking a picture of the fans and raising his middle finger and smirking. Balotelli endured another difficult afternoon in a Liverpool shirt as his brief cameo saw the Italian make headlines for the wrongs reasons after a heated exchange with United defender Chris Smalling. Mario Balotelli looks at his phone as he leaves Anfield following Liverpool's defeat against Manchester United, prior to swearing at fans who were taunting him . The Italian striker seemed to take a picture of the United fans shouting abuse in his direction . Balotelli gives the finger to the travelling fans, who were shouting 'what a waste of money' The former AC Milan frontman had to be restrained by his own fans following a forceful challenge from Smalling which saw Balotelli launched into the advertising boards. Balotelli, who looked to be making a beeline towards Smalling was held back by several Liverpool fans in a bid to calm the hothead striker down. Unfortunately for the Anfield faithful, it was to be Balotelli's most meaningful input into the game as Brendan Rodgers' side suffered defeat after two brilliant goals from Juan Mata enough to earn three points against 10-man Liverpool following Steven Gerrard's dismissal for a stamp on Ander Herrera. The Italian was angry at the England international after a tussle forced them into the advertising board . Mario Balotelli (right) is restrained by some Liverpool supporters after his clash with Chris Smalling . The duo competed for the ball and momentum appeared to take them into the boards . Balotelli grabbed Smalling by the ankle but was restrained before anything more could kick off . Juan Mata scored twice to help United to a 2-1 victory against 10-man Liverpool on Sunday .
Mario Balotelli swears at Manchester United supporters . 24-year-old was leaving Anfield following Liverpool's 2-1 defeat . United fans were mocking Balotelli before he gave them the finger . READ: Balotelli restrained by Liverpool fans after being involved in heated clash with Manchester United defender Chris Smalling . READ: Balotelli goes on another obscure rant on Instagram .