There have been allegations of spitting, punching and verbal abuse in the aftermath of Sunday's game in which Liverpool won 1-0. Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez claimed that the Everton fans subjected Steve Gerrard to a torrent of abuse as he went to take a corner.
Everton defender Phill Neville appeared to be spat at and punched at whilst trying to take a throw during the second-half. A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: "Police will be speaking to the clubs involved today."
Liverpool and Everton matches are always hotly contested with tackles flying in from everywhere and there is usually a lot of friendly banter between both sets of supporters. It now appears as though both clubs could be in a lot of trouble with the police.
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