Local cops have praised the fans of Liverpool and Manchester United after Monday's stalemate.

A banner referencing the Munich Air Disaster had to be removed from an M62 bridge before the game.

The banner, which police said read “Manchester United scum 58", was hanging over the motorway before junction 5.

But there was no trouble in the stadium at the 0-0 draw.

Merseyside Police's match commander, superintendent Paul White, said: “I would like to thank the fans of both clubs for their exemplary behaviour on Monday night, before, during and after the game.

"There is a great rivalry between our fans and it was pleasing to see supporters being respectful throughout a game watched in over 200 countries."