We are set for a big step towards a full-capacity Anfield this weekend, with the visit of Man United confirmed to represent the opening of the new stand’s upper tier.
It means Sunday’s clash with our bitter rivals will welcome the most fans we have seen in a home fixture since 1977, with 57,000 set to be present as the country’s two biggest and most successful clubs go head to head.
The phased opening of the new upper tier will see an additional 7,000 make their way up the new steps of the Anfield Road End, with previous attendances this season restricted to around 50,000.
A test event that will include a live Q&A with Jurgen Klopp is scheduled for Monday evening ahead of Sunday’s clash, with the next step towards a full capacity of 61,000 taking place this weekend should all go to plan.
Fans who initially had their tickets cancelled as a result of the development delays will be given priority for the extra seats – what a lovely piece of news for those who are successful on the week of such a big game!
The timing couldn’t be much better, either, with Liverpool set to play three games at Anfield within the space of seven days.
We could be set for a lively ground over the coming weeks!
