Hillsborough dominates Reds build-up

Liverpool will treat Manchester United’s visit on Sunday like any other from their north-west rivals on what is expected to be an emotionally-charged afternoon at Anfield.

Sunday’s encounter is Liverpool’s first appearance at home since the Hillsborough Independent Panel cleared the club’s supporters of any blame in relation to the 1989 disaster, when 96 fans lost their lives.

The club will, understandably, mark this breakthrough for the bereaved families at the game and want that to be given due deference instead of any other issues surrounding supporters or players. The club have yet to reveal their plans for any tributes to the Hillsborough victims at the game.