Liverpool boss, Brendan Rodgers, called upon the fans not to pass any derogatory remarks for their opponents, when they play Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.
The Reds will go head-to-head against United in an emotional league fixture at the weekend, in which both the sides will commemorate the victims of the 1989 Hillsborough tragedy.
Both the clubs have already requested their respective fans not to make any inflammatory chants during the game, with United having promised a full support to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 as the Reds pay tribute to the Hillsborough victims.
Earlier, during United’s EPL game against Wigan Athletic last week, some fans chanted ‘It’s never your fault… always the victim’, in an apparent attempt to taunt the Liverpool supporters, following the publication of an investigation report by an independent
panel.
The incident was condemned by Sir Alex Ferguson, who recently issued a letter to the United fans, urging them to refrain from making any jeers and chants against Liverpool.
Following the appeal by the Old Trafford boss, Rodgers also called upon the fans not to aim any jibes at United, and insisted that both the sides should go ahead with the game in a dignified manner.
“There has been dialogue all week. There is respect in terms of the traditions of both clubs,” the Northern Irishman told the reporters during an interview.
“We want this day to be remembered for the right reasons before the game, and the footballing reasons. A lot of work has been done and hopefully Sunday will pass off peacefully and well and we can talk about the tributes and football.”
The Ulsterman also praised the attitude of the Reds fans, terming them as one of the best in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749, and was confident that the match will not be marred by any uncalled-for incident.
“These are well-educated supporters who value humanity. I have no issues or no problems there, the message has been clear, and from Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 as well, in relation to his supporters,” he added.
Liverpool-United rivalry is considered by many as the biggest in club football. The relationship between the two hit a low last term, following the racism episode which took place surrounding Luis Suarez and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Patrice-Evra-c29231.
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