Clubs come together in joint statement
Liverpool and Manchester United have come together to urge fans to behave themselves on Monday night when the two teams clash at Anfield.
Both clubs were punished by UEFA after crowd trouble in both legs of the Europa League tie between the pair last season.
On Thursday, a joint statement said supporters engaging in “offensive or discriminatory behaviour” risked prosecution.
“We ask all supporters to be respectful,” they added.
“This is an unrivalled fixture in the Premier League calendar and we thank all fans for their continued support in this important area of the game,” the statement continued.
“If any supporters are found to be engaged in any form of offensive or discriminatory behaviour by stewards, or via CCTV, then they will be immediately removed from the stadium, risk arrest, prosecution and be reported in accordance with the club’s ground regulations.”
During the Europa League second-leg game last season, police made five arrests, after disputes broke out in sections and some fans lit flares, while two United supporters were given community service orders over an “obscene” banner hung over the M602 motorway before the game, referencing to the Hillsborough disaster.
By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10
