The Liverpool stadium announcer has been forced to issue a warning to fans that homophobic chanting is a criminal offence.
It comes after such chanting was reported during Chelsea's trip to Anfield to take on the Reds. Authorities are increasingly trying to clamp down on homophobic songs as they fight for a more inclusive sport. The announcement comes just weeks after Nottingham Forest investigated alleged chants during their game with the Blues at the City Ground and United supporters aimed a homophobic Chelsea chant at Frank Lampard.
Liverpool themselves have made efforts to combat such issues, which are being regularly highlighted in sport and society. Jurgen Klopp wrote in his programme notes before the Chelsea clash to thank the supporters for making Anfield more inclusive.
