Manchester City and Liverpool wrote letters to supporters ahead of Saturday’s game to remind them of their behaviour.
The Reds travel to the Etihad for their first Premier League game this weekend. Sky Sports had originally hoped the match would be shown as part of Saturday’s teatime, but local authorities rejected the bid last month following growing off-field issues between the two teams.
In recent seasons, Manchester City fans at Anfield and Wembley have taunted Manchester United fans, while 97 fans were killed in the Hillsborough disaster in 1989.
After last season’s 1-0 defeat at Anfield, we learned that City had imposed a “substantial ban” on supporters reported for “Hillsborough rapid booing and taunting”.
Meanwhile, Greater Manchester Police were forced to launch an investigation after a 15-year-old boy was injured during a Carabao Cup match between the two sides at the Etihad last December. The night was sold out to over 5,400 guests.
A girl was injured when a bottle full of coins was thrown from behind at her bride’s home. The incident comes just days after club presidents Billy Hogan and Ferran Soriano penned a joint letter urging fans to focus solely on the competition on the pitch.
Ahead of Saturday’s game, City wrote a letter to card-carrying supporters reminding them of its “zero tolerance” approach to “comments, chants or gestures related to the tragedy” in a bid to end such clashes. abuse”.
“We ask all fans to join us in creating a positive environment and atmosphere where everyone feels welcome, accepted and has fun playing,” said an email sent to fans on Thursday afternoon.
“As part of this, we take a zero-tolerance approach to all discriminatory and offensive behaviour, including racism, homophobia, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism and sexism.
These behaviors may include aggressive comments, yelling, and gestures related to tragedy. “If you see or hear this behaviour, please contact your manager, the police or report it via the Kick It Out app.
“Officers were also reminded of their behavior ahead of Saturday’s game in East Manchester, with supporters told that anyone caught throwing objects would be sanctioned by the club and could face police action as both sides work to resolve the situation.
I received an email alerting me that there is a . Increased levels of antisocial behaviour.
