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How Anfield's Alexander-Arnold toxicity came to a head

The power of the Anfield crowd is well documented in football - on so many occasions over the years, Liverpool have been roared to famous victories by their supporters.

During Sunday's 2-2 draw with arch-rivals Manchester United, though, a subdued atmosphere was punctuated by howls of derision aimed at one of the club's own players.

The performance of vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold - whose future is in doubt with his contract up in June, and Real Madrid circling - was consistently met with groans, abusive name-calling and expletive-laden shouts that he should leave as soon as possible.