Liverpool have sold out in beach balls - and suspect cheeky Manchester United fans are behind it all. The Guardian says Liverpool have sold out of the £10 "Beach Set" that diverted the team's title prospects at Sunderland and will search Manchester United supporters for any offending items, including beach balls, before Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield.

United supporters are suspected of being behind the increased demand for Liverpool beach products, with a "tribute" to Darren Bent's goal planned but risk having them confiscated at the turnstiles on Sunday.

"It will be the normal search policy," said a Liverpool spokesperson.