Liverpool have joined forces with Manchester United to warn fans engaging in ‘discriminatory behaviour’ that they will be thrown out of Monday’s Anfield clash.
Next week’s encounter will see hostilities between the long-standing rivals renewed following last season’s ill-tempered Europa League last 16 encounters.
Both the Reds and United were hit with disciplinary sanctions by UEFA following crowd disorder in the two-legged affair, see which included illicit chanting and object throwing.
The forthcoming game will be the first midweek Premier League fixture between the sides at Anfield since May 1999, seek with encounters often playing out early on weekends.
Today Anfield officials and their Old Trafford counterparts have vowed that a repeat of the antics which marred March’s double header will not be taken lightly.
“Both clubs, their supporters and football fans around the world are looking forward to this historic and passionate match between two of the sport’s biggest and oldest rivals,” read a joint statement.
“There is great rivalry between our fans and we ask all supporters to be respectful and help eradicate all forms of offensive and discriminatory behaviour from the game.
“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.
“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.”