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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

Merseyside Police issue statement on Liverpool vs Man City over reports of disorder

Merseyside Police will work with both Liverpool and Manchester City to address a string of concerning incidents which are alleged to have occurred during Sunday's fiery clash between the two teams at Anfield.

After losing the pulsating Premier League match 1-0, City boss Pep Guardiola accused home supporters near the dugout of throwing coins at him, while the Manchester club also alleged that their team bus was attacked when leaving the stadium. Meanwhile, Liverpool fans were subject to "vile" chants relating to the Heysel and Hillsborough disasters from the away section after full-time.

In a statement issued on Monday evening, Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm we are working closely with Liverpool and Manchester City football clubs to understand a number of reported incidents which took place at the match at Anfield yesterday, Sunday 16 October.

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