Liverpool Women have contacted the Football Association about Hillsborough chants from some Manchester United supporters during the pair’s first-ever meeting in the Women’s Super League, Telegraph Sport understands.

This is the first time the club’s women’s side have highlighted concerns about offensive chanting.

“Always the victims - it’s never your fault” was heard at several points during Manchester United’s 2-0 win at Leigh Sports Village, with Liverpool also concerned by anti-Scouse chants and songs relating to rats and robbers.

Liverpool’s General Manager has flagged “a lack of respect to our players and management from Man United supporters” in the side’s post-match report. This is not tantamount to a formal complaint and the club have not contacted Kick It Out, football’s anti-discrimination and inclusion body. It is understood that Hillsborough chants would not come under the organisation’s remit in any case as they do not fall under the Equality Act.

The Football Association have been contacted for comment. A Manchester United club spokesperson said: “We have been made aware of reports in the media of inappropriate chanting at yesterday’s game and as a club will be looking into it.”

United were rewarded for their patience against Liverpool, with both of their goals coming in the final 20 minutes of their victory.