Police will take no special measures for Liverpool’s game with Manchester City.
Supporters are expected to line the route to welcome both teams for Sunday’s clash between the Premier League leaders and reigning champions at Anfield.
City have raised security concerns with Reds officials following a post made on social media amid fears of a repeat of the 2018 attack on their team coach.
However Merseyside Police insist they are still carrying out a ‘standard procedure’ approach for this weekend’s top-of-the-table fixture between the sides.
Superintendent Paul White said: “We are aware of one poster on social media regarding a bus welcome.
“The corresponding last fixture ran smoothly and we are working to ensure this game can be enjoyed safely by all as well as minimising any disruption to local residents and roads.
“As with all Premier League fixtures at Anfield, we will have officers on duty at the ground, both uniformed and plain clothed, supported by mobile CCTV, provided by Liverpool City Council, and specialist resources including the Dog Section, mounted police and the National Police Air Service.
“We will also have a city centre policing plan in place throughout the day. This is standard procedure.
“We know that this will be a busy operation and we hope that fans attending the match will act as ambassadors for their clubs.
“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.”