Source:
Reuters/Molly Darlington
[Saba
Sports News] According to reports from British media, the upcoming match
between Liverpool and Manchester City will see a significant deployment of
manpower by the Merseyside Police. The heightened security measures also
include a focus on the security of Manchester City’s buses. Tensions have been
on the rise between the two clubs in recent years as they have been competing
for the Premier League title. To address the history of bus attacks, Merseyside
Police will exercise stricter control over Manchester City’s bus routes to
Anfield, the home ground of Liverpool. Manchester City will follow their usual
route to Anfield for the Premier League clash on Sunday. Additionally, Manchester
City’s ticket allocation for this game will be reduced, although this is due to
the ongoing expansion of the Anfield Road stand. Both clubs have been in
communication with Merseyside Police, who have assured them of their robust
plans to handle any potential troublemakers.