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Police issue warning to Liverpool fans ahead of Man United clash

Wednesday, January 25th 2012 05:26

Man United come to Anfield in the FA Cup on Saturday

Merseyside Police are urging Liverpool fans to behave sensibly when Manchester United come to Anfield in the FA Cup on Saturday.
 
The already strong rivalry has been made more intense following the racism row between Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra - Suarez is banned for the game but Evra is expected to play.
 
Match Commander Chief Superintendent Jon Ward said:

"We are expecting a lively atmosphere at Saturday’s match, but our intention is that at the end of the day we will be talking about the game and what happened on the pitch as opposed to off the pitch.

"As always, my officers will be dealing with the fans, as they would expect to be treated themselves. Our policing style will be firm, fair and friendly, but we will take action where necessary, against those individuals who may seek to cause problems or misbehave.

"At the last Liverpool v Manchester United game, the behaviour of the majority of the fans was very good. We know that this match will be a busy operation and we hope that the fans will continue to act as ambassadors for their clubs and their cities and enjoy what I am sure will be a good game.

"We work closely with both clubs, Greater Manchester Police and the Football Supporters Federation and if it's brought to our attention, any inappropriate remarks and behaviour will be acted upon. We take all forms offensive behaviour seriously, and we will always thoroughly investigate such claims. We cannot allow this type of behaviour to affect the enjoyment of genuine fans, especially families with young children who attend the game.

"We will continue with our efforts to deal with the small number of individuals who commit offences at football matches, in particular, with the continued use of football-banning orders.

"As usual we would ask fans with tickets to arrive at the ground as early as possible. Fans without tickets should not attend at all; they will not be allowed entry into the stadium."

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