Liverpool believe they have been put in an impossible situation after taking the decision to play the national anthem before their home game against Brentford on Saturday - despite strong opposition from some supporters.
The Premier League contacted clubs last week to "strongly suggest" the anthem was played ahead of matches this weekend to mark the coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey, and provided a list of activities for clubs to be involved in.
Liverpool had already earmarked the Brentford game - which kicks off at 5.30pm - for two separate celebrations, marking both the club's annual Foundation Community Day at Anfield in recognition of the LFC Foundation's 20th anniversary, and the city hosting Eurovision the following weekend.
