City will talk to police over Anfield hostilities

MANCHESTER CITY will express concerns to police after it emerged that Liverpool fans are planning a hostile reception for their team coach ahead of next month’s Champions League showdown. A poster circulating on social media is urging Liverpool fans to gather on the streets close to Anfield more than two hours before kick-off on April 4 to give Pep Guardiola and his squad a ‘coach greeting’ — and calls on fans to arrive armed with pyrotechnics. It says: ‘We’re going to show them exactly what money can’t buy. Bring your flares and flags. Banners and bangers. Pints and Pyro. There will be thousands of Scouse voices ready to scare ’em back to Mancland with their tails between their legs before the match even starts. We’re going to show them what money can’t buy.’

Sportsmail understands the poster has caused alarm at City and they will speak to Liverpool, Merseyside Police and Greater Manchester Police. The club declined to comment but officials are wary of a similar reception to one endured during the 2014 title race which saw one coach with City fans onboard pelted with bottles and rocks.