End vile chants, pleads Ferguson

ALEX FERGUSON has declared Manchester United’s annual showdown with Liverpool the match of the season and urged supporters to respect the history of their rival club.

United head to Anfield this lunchtime with their ticket allocation reduced due to past problems and bracing themselves for another fierce reception.

Ferguson has already penned a note to those fans who are travelling, pleading with them not to stand throughout the game, which has become a tradition among the United contingent but is now affecting the number of tickets the club receives.