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A previously unseen view of Anfield stadium was opened up as clearance work continued under a major regeneration scheme.

Derelict houses on Lothair Road, immediately behind the Main Stand, are in the process of being demolished under the £260m Anfield Project.

This part of the scheme will make way for the tree-lined 96 Avenue, in memory of the Hillsborough victims – which will link Walton Breck Road with Stanley Park.

It would also allow for the expansion of the Main Stand if planning approval was given. This would see the stand’s capacity rise by 8,500 seats to 21,000.

Under the masterplan, all houses on both sides of Lothair Road are being knocked down, along with houses on Alroy Road, Rockfield Road and Anfield Road. All the roads lie on the Main Stand side of the ground.

A new public open space will also be created adjacent to the stadium. This will act as a buffer between residents and the stadium on match days.

In addition, the square would be the focus of commercial development including a new training hotel and an office/retail development.

Liverpool FC has submitted a detailed planning application for the Main Stand and outline planning for Anfield Road. If approved, this would take the ground’s total capacity from 45,500 to 58,800.

Construction work could begin early next year and be finished in time for the 2016-17 season.

The Anfield regeneration scheme is led by a partnership of Liverpool City Council, Liverpool FC, and Your Housing Group.

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