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Liverpool warn fans they face lifetime Anfield ban if they bring illegal item for title celebrations

Liverpool have issued a warning to supporters ahead of their final match of the season. Fans have been told they face ‘extremely serious consequences’ if they use pyrotechnics inside Anfield on Sunday. GettyLiverpool fans have been warned not to use pyrotechnics at their title celebrations[/caption] GettySupporters have been threatened with lifetime stadium bans for using flares at Anfield[/caption] The Reds conclude their Premier League title-winning season against Crystal Palace. Arne Slot’s side will then lift the trophy following the match before their open-top bus parade through the city on Monday. Ahead of the clash with Palace, fans have been told they could receive a lifetime stadium ban and police action for using illegal items. These include flares, smoke bombs and fireworks after 50 reports of burns after the title-clinching win over Tottenham last month. Amongst those injured in the celebrations outside the stadium on April 27 was a three-year-old child. The Reds wrapped up the title with four matches remaining and head into the final day 12 points clear at the top of the table. Liverpool warned fans of the potential consequences in a statement, which read: “The use of all forms of pyros – including flares, smoke bombs and fireworks – at all sports grounds is illegal and could result in a lifetime stadium ban and police action. “In recent weeks there has been an increase in their use. Following the game against Tottenham Hotspur when Liverpool clinched the title, there were close to 50 reports of burns outside Anfield, with the youngest being a three-year-old child. “Alder Hey had to treat several children in its emergency department with burns from flares after the game, including burns to the hands from holding flares and burns to the face or scalp from flares dropping onto them. “Alongside Liverpool City Council, Merseyside Police and Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, LFC has called on supporters to enjoy a safe and secure parade while protecting children from pyrotechnics. The Reds will cap off their Premier League title celebrations this weekendGetty Slot’s side will also arrive via a different bus route for the match against PalaceGetty “The same is true for the last match of the season on Sunday, when supporters’ safety is the number one priority. “Pyros burn at high temperatures, generally between 700 and 2,500 Celsius, and can cause burns either from direct contact or in close proximity. Flares, in particular, can stick to the skin when burning. “As well as severe heat, pyrotechnics produce smoke, which can exacerbate existing respiratory conditions and cause irritation to eyes. “They also come with ‘safety distance’ information, often printed on the device itself, which clearly states they should not be used in crowded spaces and in close proximity to other people. “Concerns have also been raised by supporters that smoke from handheld pyrotechnics will impact people’s visibility and may adversely affect their enjoyment of the game, trophy lift and team bus arrival.” The club have also announced an alteration to the squad’s pre-match routine on Sunday. Slot and his players will take a different bus route to Anfield before their clash with Palace. The team bus will now arrive from the direction of Arkles Lane at around 2.30pm ahead of the 4pm kick-off. As a result, the squad will pass enter the stadium via the Shankly Gates and past the Anfield Road Stand. Liverpool have confirmed the decision was made based on safety reasons.

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Liverpool warn fans they face lifetime Anfield ban if they bring illegal item for title celebrations

Liverpool have issued a warning to supporters ahead of their final match of the season.

Fans have been told they face ‘extremely serious consequences’ if they use pyrotechnics inside Anfield on Sunday.

Liverpool fans have been warned not to use pyrotechnics at their title celebrations[/caption]

Supporters have been threatened with lifetime stadium bans for using flares at Anfield[/caption]

The Reds conclude their Premier League title-winning season against Crystal Palace.

Arne Slot’s side will then lift the trophy following the match before their open-top bus parade through the city on Monday.

Ahead of the clash with Palace, fans have been told they could receive a lifetime stadium ban and police action for using illegal items.

These include flares, smoke bombs and fireworks after 50 reports of burns after the title-clinching win over Tottenham last month.

Amongst those injured in the celebrations outside the stadium on April 27 was a three-year-old child.

The Reds wrapped up the title with four matches remaining and head into the final day 12 points clear at the top of the table.

Liverpool warned fans of the potential consequences in a statement, which read: “The use of all forms of pyros – including flares, smoke bombs and fireworks – at all sports grounds is illegal and could result in a lifetime stadium ban and police action.

“In recent weeks there has been an increase in their use. Following the game against Tottenham Hotspur when Liverpool clinched the title, there were close to 50 reports of burns outside Anfield, with the youngest being a three-year-old child.

“Alder Hey had to treat several children in its emergency department with burns from flares after the game, including burns to the hands from holding flares and burns to the face or scalp from flares dropping onto them.

“Alongside Liverpool City Council, Merseyside Police and Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, LFC has called on supporters to enjoy a safe and secure parade while protecting children from pyrotechnics.

The Reds will cap off their Premier League title celebrations this weekend

Slot’s side will also arrive via a different bus route for the match against Palace

“The same is true for the last match of the season on Sunday, when supporters’ safety is the number one priority.

“Pyros burn at high temperatures, generally between 700 and 2,500 Celsius, and can cause burns either from direct contact or in close proximity. Flares, in particular, can stick to the skin when burning.

“As well as severe heat, pyrotechnics produce smoke, which can exacerbate existing respiratory conditions and cause irritation to eyes.

“They also come with ‘safety distance’ information, often printed on the device itself, which clearly states they should not be used in crowded spaces and in close proximity to other people.

“Concerns have also been raised by supporters that smoke from handheld pyrotechnics will impact people’s visibility and may adversely affect their enjoyment of the game, trophy lift and team bus arrival.”

The club have also announced an alteration to the squad’s pre-match routine on Sunday.

Slot and his players will take a different bus route to Anfield before their clash with Palace.

The team bus will now arrive from the direction of Arkles Lane at around 2.30pm ahead of the 4pm kick-off.

As a result, the squad will pass enter the stadium via the Shankly Gates and past the Anfield Road Stand.

Liverpool have confirmed the decision was made based on safety reasons.