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| Police warn Manchester United and Liverpool fans over Saturday’s match | |
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| Manchester United and Liverpool fans have been urged to behave responsibly by Greater Manchester police when the sides meet at 5.30pm on Saturday at Old Trafford, the first occasion since 2004 the fixture has been staged this late. | Manchester United and Liverpool fans have been urged to behave responsibly by Greater Manchester police when the sides meet at 5.30pm on Saturday at Old Trafford, the first occasion since 2004 the fixture has been staged this late. |
| Liverpool are expected to bring around 3,000 fans to the match. The later kick-off time has led to concerns that supporters will have drunk more alcohol than usual before the game and GMP issued a statement on Wednesday to remind those attending of how they should act. | Liverpool are expected to bring around 3,000 fans to the match. The later kick-off time has led to concerns that supporters will have drunk more alcohol than usual before the game and GMP issued a statement on Wednesday to remind those attending of how they should act. |
| Local regulations regarding drinking on the streets will be adhered to and fans have been warned that flares are not allowed inside the stadium and could lead to a ban. | |
| GMP said: “As always the TV cameras and media will be focused on one of the biggest club fixtures in the world. We hope that supporters from both sides act in a responsible manner and enjoy the game, no matter what the result. The aim is to ensure that everyone enjoys the match and the day passes off safely. Recent league fixtures at Old Trafford between United and Liverpool have passed without incident and this is something that I hope we can achieve again for this game. | GMP said: “As always the TV cameras and media will be focused on one of the biggest club fixtures in the world. We hope that supporters from both sides act in a responsible manner and enjoy the game, no matter what the result. The aim is to ensure that everyone enjoys the match and the day passes off safely. Recent league fixtures at Old Trafford between United and Liverpool have passed without incident and this is something that I hope we can achieve again for this game. |
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| “Many issues experienced by fans can be overcome by effective communication and in order to build upon good relations from previous seasons, the Football Supporters Federation, Spirit of Shankly, Liverpool FC Supporters Committee and Manchester United Supporters Trust [have already been met with] to talk through some aspects of the policing operation.” | “Many issues experienced by fans can be overcome by effective communication and in order to build upon good relations from previous seasons, the Football Supporters Federation, Spirit of Shankly, Liverpool FC Supporters Committee and Manchester United Supporters Trust [have already been met with] to talk through some aspects of the policing operation.” |
| The visiting fans were also made aware that only two alcoholic drinks could be purchased inside Old Trafford. | The visiting fans were also made aware that only two alcoholic drinks could be purchased inside Old Trafford. |
| Regarding taking flares to the match, GMP added: “We would like to remind all supporters that pyrotechnics are dangerous and are not welcome by the majority of fans. It is an offence to enter a stadium with such an item and those engaging in this behaviour risk arrest, prosecution and also a banning order. | |
| “You cannot drink alcohol on the street in Manchester city centre or Trafford – the borough where the ground is – and this will be enforced around the stadium for home and away fans. Since implementing this policy it has stopped groups of supporters congregating at certain locations which created a hostile atmosphere for visiting fans and families.” | “You cannot drink alcohol on the street in Manchester city centre or Trafford – the borough where the ground is – and this will be enforced around the stadium for home and away fans. Since implementing this policy it has stopped groups of supporters congregating at certain locations which created a hostile atmosphere for visiting fans and families.” |
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