Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has revealed how their team bus was attacked trying to make its way into the Boleyn Ground on Tuesday night.

Kick-off for the Premier League meeting before West Ham move to the Olympic Stadium in the summer, was delayed until 8:30pm after United's players did not reach the ground until 7:10pm.

Also speaking ahead of the match, live on Sky Sports 1HD, Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal said it was "not so nice" as his side prepared for a second delayed kick-off in the capital this year after their clash at Tottenham was put back following traffic problems.

"What do I have to tell? The images tell everything," the Dutchman told Sky Sports.

"I have seen also the police were taping. It is also a lot of emotions for people but for us it is the second time in London we have to start later. It is better than last time because we have received our preparation time.

"It is not the first time I have seen that. It is not so nice. The way we have been received is not the proper way, of course. That makes all the influence on the players and that is a pity."

 The coach had to battle through throngs of home fans gathering outside the stadium and as the driver manoeuvred his way through the car park gates, the coach was pelted with glass bottles and other missiles - breaking and damaging the tinted windows.

"It wasn't nice. The coach got smashed up, but we are here now," Rooney told Sky Sports.

"I'm sure you'll see the images. It's not for me to say, but it was disappointing of course.

"It's a big night for West Ham, but I'm sure West Ham as a club will be disappointed with what the fans have done."

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that one officer and a member of the public sustained minor injuries in the trouble. 

A statement from the force said: "We are aware that a number of items were thrown towards Manchester United's coach this evening. One police officer and a member of the public sustained minor injuries.There have been no arrests."

West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan was unhappy with the delayed kick-off, claiming their opponents should have arrived early for such a high-profile match.