Man Utd fans urged to make Diogo Jota tribute after Liverpool supporters showed their class

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesDiogo JotaA group of Manchester United supporters have encouraged fellow fans to take part in a minute's applause for former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota during Sunday's Premier League clash at Old TraffordDiogo Jota passed away last year(Image: Getty Images)A group of Manchester United supporters has urged fellow fans to participate in a minute's applause for Diogo Jota during the clash against Liverpool.The Red Devils welcome Arne Slot's side to Old Trafford on Sunday. The fixture represents a pivotal encounter in the race for a Champions League place heading into next season.

Victory for United would cement its spot in the competition, while Liverpool could leapfrog Michael Carrick's men with a win of its own.Away from the action on the pitch, however, a number of home supporters are calling on fans to set aside their rivalry and take part in a ground-wide tribute in honor of former Liverpool forward Jota.READ MORE: Andy Robertson advised to join Liverpool rival in controversial transfer moveREAD MORE: Liverpool told to target Premier League transfer for $41M ace who is like Ibrahima KonateIt has been reported that a proposal has been submitted to the Manchester United Supporters' Trust (MUST) to encourage fans to applaud in the 20th minute of the match — Jota's squad number at Anfield.MUST has reportedly encouraged fellow supporters to circulate the idea and gauge backing for it among their own supporter groups.It is also understood that some United players have been made aware of the proposal, while the club has also been informed and indicated that any such tribute should remain a fan-led initiative.Countless tributes have been made following Jota's death(Image: Getty Images)Jota tragically lost his life last year in a road accident alongside his brother Andre Silva. Former United manager Ruben Amorim, captain Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot laid floral tributes at Anfield following Jota's death.Should United supporters choose to participate in the applause, it would mark the second occasion these two sets of fans have united in solidarity.Back in 2022, Liverpool fans paid tribute to former United striker Cristiano Ronaldo just 24 hours following the devastating loss of his newborn son.Although the Portuguese star wasn't on the pitch that day, Liverpool supporters made their sentiments clear by singing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' during the seventh minute of the match.Match commentator Martin Tyler observed: "We can talk about this rivalry, which is as sharp as it can be at times in English football, but everyone is on the same page here - the page of condolences."Gary Neville remarked: "It's a massive touch of class that, from Liverpool", while Ronaldo also expressed his appreciation on social media.Posting on Instagram, he wrote: "One world...

Thanks, Anfield."Me and my family will never forget this moment of respect and compassion."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Diogo JotaLiverpool FCManchester United FC