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Liverpool and United call for an end to offensive chants

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Manchester United counterpart Erik ten Hag have called for an end to chants about tragedies such as Munich and Hillsborough ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between the sides at Anfield.In a joint statement on both clubs' official websites, Klopp said: "We do want the noise, we do want the occasion to be partisan and we do want the atmosphere to be electric."What we do not want is anything that goes beyond this and this applies especially to the kind of chants that have no place in football.

If we can keep the passion and lose the poison it will be so much better for everyone."Ten Hag said: "It is unacceptable to use the loss of life - in relation to any tragedy - to score points, and it is time for it to stop."Those responsible tarnish not only the reputation of our clubs but also, importantly, the reputation of themselves, the fans, and our great cities."On behalf of myself, our players, and our staff, we ask our fans to focus on supporting the team on Sunday, and representing our club in the right way."

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