Manchester United's supporters are planning another protest as they look to voice their displeasure with the Glazer family's ownership of the club. The Glazers have been in full control of United since 2005.
Poor performances on the pitch and a lack of leadership and direction off it have led to a breakdown in the relationship between the owners and fans.
United, who have not won the Premier League title since 2013, have regularly missed out on Champions League football in recent years and have not won a trophy since 2017.
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The club have spent more than a billion pounds in transfer fees since 2013, and the vast majority of signings have failed to perform in the red shirt.
United's supporters are also angered by the fact that the Glazer family have reportedly taken £1.1billion out of the club in the last 17 years - which includes £743m in interest payments on the money they used to purchase the club.
The owners have paid themselves £133 million in dividends in the last 10 years. Old Trafford, once viewed as the elite stadium in England, is in desperate need of refurbishment. The facilities inside the ground have also come under criticism.
The European Super League fiasco only increased the anger within the club's fanbase, and with the Glazer family rarely in attendance at matches, their distant approach to running the club has led to calls for them to sell up and move on.
Could the Glazers sell Man United?
In recent weeks, reports have suggested that the Glazer family would be open to selling a small stake in the club, with Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe quick to express his interest in buying a stake in the club. The billionaire is from Greater Manchester.
“If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer,” a spokesperson for Ratcliffe told The Times . “If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership.”
What happened the last time Man United fans protested vs Liverpool?
The club's supporters staged a protest against the owners prior to United's home fixture against Liverpool in May 2021, with the game eventually abandoned after supporters made their way onto the pitch.
What have United fans got planned against Liverpool?
One of United's fan groups - The 1958 - is organising a march from a nearby pub to Old Trafford ahead of tonight's match.
There is also a separate #EmptyOldTrafford movement on Twitter.
It remains to be seen whether many United fans will follow in their footsteps, but several United supporters have already insisted on social media that they will support the planned walkout against Jurgen Klopp's side.
What are The 1958's protest details?
The protest will begin at the Tollgate, the pub which is located near Old Trafford. The plan is for supporters to meet there from 17:30 BST, with the march set to start at 19:00 BST.
Supporters have been encouraged to bring flags, which can be put on 30-metre fencing which will be provided. Once they have arrived at the stadium, they will congregate at the Trinity statue.
It comes after the club shop was closed after a large group of United supporters had marched near that area of the stadium on the opening day of the season.
United have made a shocking start to life in the Premier League under Ten Hag, with back-to-back losses against Brighton and Brentford in their opening two matches.
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