Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers praised supporters after yesterday's defeat to Manchester United.

Rodgers was keen to praise the fans of both clubs, noting United supporters applauding prior to the game when a tribute of thanks was read out for the Hillsborough families whose campaign to discover the truth of what happened in Sheffield 23 years ago has now been fully vindicated.

"I think the supporters were absolutely phenomenal," he said.

"It was a significant day and the respect which was shown both teams, and with everyone shaking hands, and just moving forward is important.

"People who value human decency and humanity will have been proud today because it is important we move on from a lot of the negative stuff.

"As two massive clubs we have an obligation to society and to football to show respect because we are at the leading edge of the game.

"People will look into this today and go away with great hope."