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Liverpool will finally start their long-awaited Anfield expansion after derelict houses on the Main Stand side of the ground were demolished to make way for a new 96 Avenue.

Almost all houses on Lothair Road have now been cleared to make way for a tree-lined road in memory of the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

Developers said this would host both match day and non match day events and would mainly be used by pedestrians with limited vehicle access.

With work on Lothair Road nearly completed, the focus will move to knocking down homes on other streets on the Main Stand side, including Alroy Road, Rockfield Road and Anfield Road as part of the £260m scheme.

The Anfield redevelopment will see the ground's capacity increased from 45,500 to 60,000 in time for the start of the 2016/17 season.

This includes plans to incorporate eight apartments within the extended Anfield Road stand.

Alan Bevan, of City Residential estate agents, said: "Given the unique nature of what is proposed, I would imagine that there would be a phenomenal interest from some of Liverpool's most devoted fans.

"It is difficult to say what they would be worth, but I am sure there would be huge demand for such a unique property."

Liverpool Football Club is working with the City Council and Your Housing Group on the development.