- Manchester United face Liverpool in FA Cup quarter-final
- However, the clash was marred by tragic chants sung by United supporters.
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An arrest has been made after Manchester United’s stunning FA Cup win over Liverpool was marred by tragic chants.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they have detained an individual following allegations made at Old Trafford during Sunday’s quarter-final.
At various points during a thrilling clash, United fans were heard chanting “always the victims, it’s never your fault”, “The Sun was right, you are murderers” and “murderers”.
These songs refer to the tragedies of Hillsborough and Heysel. The Football Association was quick to condemn those involved, while GMP later confirmed action had been taken.
A spokesperson for the force said: “GMP can confirm that an arrest has been made in connection with the tragic chants at the Manchester United v Liverpool match this afternoon.
Man United supporters were heard leading tragic chants at Liverpool supporters during their FA Cup match.
The tragic chants reportedly include labeling Liverpool supporters as “always the victims, it’s never your fault” – a song which references the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
The FA has issued a statement condemning reported tragic chants during the FA Cup clash.
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“Tragic chanting incidents will not be tolerated and will be dealt with robustly. We all know fans taunting their opponents at football matches, but it is usually done in good humor and without offence. Today’s incidents have crossed the line of what is acceptable, and we will work closely with both clubs to identify anyone responsible for offenses committed at the event.
United are believed to have worked with both Liverpool and the police. They have already stressed that such chants are unacceptable and will lead to consequences.
Before last season’s match between the two rivals at Anfield, managers Erik ten Hag and Jurgen Klopp called for an end to the chanting around the tragedies at Hillsborough, Heysel and Munich.
Three United fans were arrested last month following chants relating to Hillsborough while they played Liverpool in December.
In the middle of a noisy Old Trafford, which was home to 9,000 Liverpool fans, a flare launched from the away section after Mohamed Salah had put the visitors in front landed in a wheelchair section below the disabled supporters’ accommodation. United.
An FA spokesperson said: “We are aware of the tragedy reported during today’s FA Cup match between Manchester United and Liverpool and we will liaise and support Greater Manchester Police.
“We strongly condemn any offensive, abusive and discriminatory chanting in football stadiums, and we are determined to stamp out this behavior.
“This is completely unacceptable and can have a lasting and damaging impact on people and communities within our game.”
Tragic chants among fans are a problem that authorities have repeatedly tried to resolve
It happened in the middle of a heated match on the pitch, with Liverpool and United exchanging several blows.
“This must stop, and we support all clubs and their supporters who are trying to eradicate this from the terraces.” Tragic chants are a problem that authorities have repeatedly tried to address, with “strict new measures” announced last summer.
Following discussions between the sport’s governing bodies and the Crown Prosecution Service, it was agreed that singing unhealthy songs about disasters such as Munich and Hillsborough would be considered a criminal offence.
Anyone found guilty of tragic chants could face stadium bans and possible prosecution, while stewards have reportedly been given new guidelines to raise awareness of the problem and have greater power to deal with supporters guilty.
