Merseyside police give Man City safety assurances for Liverpool clash

April 4, 2018 Liverpool fans set off flares and throw missiles at the Manchester City team bus outside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters

A “comprehensive” police operation is in place to prevent any violence or untoward incidents when Manchester City travel to Liverpool for Sunday’s top-of-the-table Premier League clash, Merseyside Police said on Friday.

British media reported that concerns for the team’s safety were raised by City after a viral social media post encouraged Liverpool fans to line the road to Anfield and greet the team bus with “pyro, pints and flags”.