Erik ten Hag sends message to Manchester United fans about tragedy chanting ahead of Liverpool clash

Erik ten Hag has urged Manchester United fans to create a respectful but loud atmosphere when Liverpool visit Old Trafford again on Sunday afternoon.

United won 4-3 against fierce rivals Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup before the international break. It was a special game that will be remembered for decades, but it was marred by tragedy chanting and Greater Manchester Police made two arrests for the offence.

Both clubs condemned the chanting and their respective foundations came together to deliver an education programme on the impact of tragedy-related abuse and why it must stop.

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Three weeks on, United will welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford again for a crucial Premier League meeting between the two sides. Liverpool are fighting to win the title in Jurgen Klopp's last season in charge and United's hopes of securing Champions League football look slim.

A supercharged atmosphere is expected and Ten Hag has reiterated the importance of both sets of fans remaining respectful. “The atmosphere our fans generated was incredible that afternoon," said Ten Hag about the victory over Liverpool before the international break.

"And if we can produce the same noise levels around Old Trafford today (Sunday) then we have already seen what a positive force it can be and the impact that it has on the players.

"As such, it is part of my duty to remind every supporter fortunate enough to be at today’s game that it must be enjoyed in the proper way, and not used as an excuse for abusing rival fans about Hillsborough, Heysel or any other historic tragedies.

"This is one of the truly great rivalries in