Why Liverpool fans could be banned from bringing in anti-Manchester City banners at Anfield
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Liverpool welcome Manchester City to Merseyside for what is set to be one of the most anticipated fixtures in the modern history of English football.This will be the first weekend of Premier League fixtures since Manchester City were charged for breaching financial rules, and it’s a chance for fans across the game to express their feelings from the stands.An interesting debate on The Overlap hinted that Liverpool fans might be blocked from displaying banners regarding Manchester City’s financial misconduct. Jamie Carragher was told that a possible worrying precedent was set when Liverpool previously banned West Ham supporters from displaying banners targeting Karren Brady and David Sullivan.READ MORE: Liverpool vs Manchester City – Premier League What are your thoughts on Man City being found guilty?
However, when Carragher questioned why anti-Manchester City banners would be ‘stopped’, it was brought to his attention that West Ham fans tried to ‘protest’ against their owners at Anfield prior to their relegation.Liverpool fan, Gareth, stated that he was ‘concerned’ when that happened and how that was ‘not right.’ Jamie Carragher: “What you (Liverpool fan on Man City charges) have said there, you’re very passionate about your own club. I can imagine there will be a lot of supporters like that going to Anfield as well.“What are you expecting from Liverpool-Manchester City off the pitch?”Liverpool fan: “It will be pretty white-hot at Anfield, I would imagine.
There is likely to be chants, banners and so on.“I really hope that fans are given that opportunity to say what they think, and express what they think.”Carragher: “Why do you think Liverpool would stop a banner going in, or will stewards tell?”Liverpool fan: “That’s happened before. I expressed my concern at that’s not right.”Carragher: “Do you think John Henry will stop you from bringing in a banner about Sheikh Mansour, though?”Liverpool fan: “Well, he shouldn’t do.