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Liverpool Echo
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Stephen Killen

Liverpool fans send blunt message to Premier League over national anthem decision

Liverpool fans at Anfield on Wednesday made their feelings clear towards the Coronation Ceremony.

According to a report by the Mail Online, top-flight clubs with a home match next weekend have been contacted to 'strongly suggest' that God Save the King should be played before their games take place.

The report also claims that clubs will be provided with an official portrait of the King and The Queen Consort and the Coronation Logo to be displayed on big screens while the anthem is sounded.

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During their clash with Fulham on Wednesday, fans in the Kop were heard chanting: "You can stick your coronation up your ar**!"

The coronation will be conducted at Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury on Saturday, May 6. Liverpool will welcome fellow European hopefuls Brentford on the same day.

Sections of the Anfield club’s support have previously booed the national anthem. Reds supporters noticeably jeered the national anthem ahead of the 2022 FA Cup Final at Wembley, then before July’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City at Leicester’s King Power Stadium Prince William was jeered as he shook the hands of players.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a minute’s silence was respectfully observed before kick-off ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League game encounter with Ajax in September.

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