EPL left 'appalled' by tragedy chanting during Luton's 1-1 draw with Liverpool

The Premier League have slammed the tragedy chanting that occurred during Luton's 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Sunday.

Rob Edwards' side picked up an impressive point against the Reds, but the match was marred by unsavoury songs from the Kenilworth Road crowd.

Chants of 'always the victims, it's never your fault' - a song that refers back to the Hillsborough Disaster - could be heard during the game, with co-commentator Jamie Carragher calling it out live on air.

The Premier League have now released a statement in response to the chanting.

The statement read: 'The Premier League strongly condemns all forms of football tragedy abuse and was appalled by the chanting heard at Sunday's match between Luton Town FC and Liverpool FC.

'We, alongside clubs, The FA and EFL, continue to treat offensive tragedy-related chanting, gesturing and displaying of abusive messages as an unacceptable issue and are committed to working together to address it as a priority.

'New tough measures were introduced at the start of this season, which mean people who are found to have committed offences face stadium bans and potential criminal prosecution.

'Football tragedy abuse causes significant distress to the victims’ families and other football supporters.

'As part of the package of measures announced at the start of the season, the Premier League will launch education resources to help children understand the hurt and impact of negative behaviour such as tragedy-related abuse.'

Liverpool supporter Margaret Aspinall, the former Chair of the Hillsborough Family Support Group, also called for fans to speak up if they know who was involved in the chanting.

'Football brings so much joy to so many people all over the world, but there is no need for people to