Liverpool vs Manchester City: Reds make big announcement ahead of Champions League clash

Liverpool host Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final first leg this evening in front of a packed out Anfield crowd.

As is often with Champions League nights at Anfield, the club's passionate fan base have been known to line the streets of Liverpool to welcome their team bus as it makes its way to the stadium.

But the route has been changed this evening due to ‘building works’ taking place.

A police statement read: “Fans attending the Liverpool v Manchester City match on Wednesday April 4 are advised the team coaches are not taking their usual route past the King Harry pub.

"Due to building works and to ensure the safety of fans, they will instead travel along Arkles Lane, passing The Arkles pub before turning right onto Anfield Road.”

A Liverpool statement added: “Ensuring the health and safety of our fans and visitors is at the forefront of our all our procedures.

“The decision was therefore taken to redirect the team coaches via a new route following guidance from Merseyside Police.

“The club is working with the police and other key stakeholders to provide a safe environment for those supporters who wish to welcome the team ahead of the match against Manchester City.

“We have taken additional steps to make sure the area is as safe and secure as possible, whilst working with local residents to ensure that they remain unaffected by any potential fan activity.

“We ask that any supporters who do wish to gather to show their passion and support for the team, do so in a friendly, respectful and considerate manner.”

Liverpool head into the match as underdogs against Premier League leaders Manchester City.

But Jurgen Klopp’s men will be hoping for a repeat display of when they last welcomed Pep Guardiola’s team to Merseyside when the Reds ran out 4-3 winners.