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Liverpool fans were in fine voice as they belted out one of their loudest ever renditions of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' ahead of their historic Europa League clash against old foes Manchester United.

With eight European Cups, four other European trophies, 38 League Championships, 18 FA Cups and 12 League Cups between them, English football's two most successful clubs met in continental competition for the first time.

The turbo-charged game at Anfield which was the first leg of a Europa League last 16 encounter pitted Jurgen Klopp's side against Louis van Gaal's charges and the atmosphere certainly lived up to the occasion.

Flags and banners are par for the course on the Kop in these games and along with the usual favourites, Reds unfurled a message declaring "European Elite" in reference to their five European Cups and three UEFA Cups opposed to United's three European Cups and one Cup-Winners' Cup.

Manchester United had issued their away fans with t-shirts to create a so-called "White Wall" in the Anfield Road End but the mass gesture failed to materialise as the two sets of supporters attempted to drown each other out.