Elite-level trolling! Manchester City and Liverpool fans wage a full-blown war in the stands. PHOTOS
Before Liverpool's clash with Manchester City, the atmosphere at Anfield reached boiling point. The home fans prepared loud chants and banners, expressing their discontent over the situation surrounding the financial charges against Enzo Maresca's team.
Liverpool fans chanted «GOING DOWN! GOING DOWN! GOING DOWN!», hinting at the possible consequences of the investigation surrounding Manchester City.
In addition, a banner reading «ALL YOUR STARS ARE FADING AWAY» appeared in the stands, providing another dig at the Cityzens.
The visiting supporters did not stay out of the action either. Manchester City fans arrived at the stadium carrying giant bananas, mocking Steven Gerrard's infamous slip against Chelsea in 2014. That mistake led to an opponent's goal and became one of the key moments in the title race, which Liverpool ultimately lost to Manchester City.
As a result, this fierce rivalry began long before the opening whistle. The tension in the stands is being fueled by both the teams' long-standing rivalry and the ongoing scandal over the financial breaches Manchester City stands accused of.
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
