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Former Manchester United skipper Roy Keane has disagreed with his former teammate Rio Ferdinand about Chelsea and Arsenal giving Liverpool a guard of honor.
Following their rampant 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur last time out at Anfield, Liverpool wrapped up the Premier League title with four games to spare.
Their first game since winning the title will see the Reds face off against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Enzo Maresca's side set to give Liverpool a guard of honor prior to kick-off.
It is also presumed Arsenal, the team Liverpool play the following weekend at Anfield, will give the Reds a guard of honor in their first home game since winning the title, although it is not clear if this is a certainty.
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Maybe it shows respect, but I think it's a bit embarrassing for the team that comes out and it's highly embarrassing for the team that is clapping them on the field.
It's not for me."
Ferdinand added: "I didn't like it.
"I've been fortunate enough to receive a guard of honor and be on the receiving end of it, and both are quite awkward.
"Do you know what, I think in the game, to get respect, you have to show respect," said Keane, whilst the broadcaster showed footage of Man United giving Chelsea a guard of honor back in 2005.
"People might not like it, obviously it's nice when you get it, but you have to give it.
It works both ways."
On Friday, Maresca confirmed Chelsea would honor the Reds
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