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Liverpool fans at Wembley during the Carabao Cup final in 2024.(Image: Photo by Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool return to Wembley on Sunday as they look to successfully defend their League Cup crown against Newcastle United in the final.

The Reds are looking to pick up the first piece of silverware under Arne Slot's tenure but come up against the Magpies - who are looking to end a 70-year wait for domestic success.

Liverpool supporters will be travelling in their droves to the capital and it is expected that they will boo the national anthem.



It is traditionally played before domestic finals at Wembley, however Reds fans are well known for booing 'God Save the Queen' and booed 'God Save the King', prior to last year's triumph over Chelsea, at the home of English football.

There are a number of reasons as to why fans – and people from the city in general – choose not to associate themselves with the English anthem.

The origins of why the red half of Merseyside boo the national anthem can be traced back to the 1980s.

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The Conservative government's 'managed decline' of the city was then followed by the government's failings following the Hillsborough disaster, further entrenching those feelings.

A flag regularly spotted at Anfield reads ‘Scouse not English’ and will most likely be on display at most games.

While in recent years, the people of Merseyside feel they continue to be let down by the state and believe the foodbanks outside Anfield and Goodison are evidence of widening inequality.

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The frosty relationship between city and country also translates to the English national team, with many Liverpudlians not supporting England during major tournaments like the European Championships or the World Cup.

Liverpool believe they were put in an impossible situation after taking the decision to play the national anthem before their home game against Brentford to mark the coronation of the King - despite strong opposition from some supporters.

The Premier League contacted clubs to "strongly suggest" the anthem be played ahead of matches that weekend.

Liverpool were aware the strength of feeling on the issue has put them in an impossible position, with fans at Anfield having a personal choice how they marked the coronation and react to the anthem being played.
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