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Anfield saw the return of a legend last night as a cat took to the hallowed turf in the build up to Liverpool’s Premier League victory over Swansea City.

The feline pitch invader became the latest in a line of Liverpool match day moggies made famous by the notorious ‘Anfield Cat’.

Following his match halting appearance in February 2012, the furry icon swiftly became a Twitter sensation, gaining 30,000 followers after a spoof account in his name was set up.

He was later put up for rehoming before mounting a daring escape from his foster home.

The whereabouts of the charismatic kitty are currently unknown but it is not believed to be last night’s pitch invader.

Liverpool’s love affair with intrepid felines dates back the opening game of the 1964-65 season, the Reds – defending First Division champions – took on Arsenal in a match which became the first ever to have highlights televised on Match of the Day.

A black cat appeared from the behind the Kop and held up play briefly. The invader certainly proved to be a lucky omen – Liverpool won the game 3-2 and also went on to win the FA Cup for the first time at the end of the season.

Another stray cat, nicknamed Moglet, was found abandoned outside the club gates. She was adopted by ground staff in the 1980s and became an unofficial mascot.

Moglet was considered a lucky omen by the players and staff and featured on the match programme cover in 1982-83 season pictured with the Milk Cup.

Last night's 4-1 win in pictures: