Man Utd, Liverpool stars frantically ramping up security after Old Trafford chaos

Manchester United and Liverpool stars are frantically ramping up security following yesterday’s incident at Old Trafford.

Players at the Premier League giants had already been reviewing safety arrangements due to concerns about some fans’ reaction to the European Super League proposals.

But Sun Online understands those plans have now escalated with one security expert – who specialises in protecting football players – urging stars to take extra precautions.

Paul Davies, who runs Manchester-based firm Benchmark Security, said: “I’d strongly recommend players use live monitoring of their homes with CCTV and also consider putting in place security with K9 dog units.”

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On the scale of the risk now posed to players another source said: “There is a real anger from a small minority of fanatical fans who follow the big six clubs and the fear is this has put players at increased risk.

“Many players are worried about being targeted to and from training as well as on matchdays.

“As a result many are now stepping up security in and around their homes to protect them – and their families. There is also a huge amount of venom being spewed on social media towards some.

“The sad thing is the Super League was not the players’ doing but they are bearing the brunt of some fans’ anger.”

The Red Devils had been due to host their arch-rivals at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

But the match was scrapped after fans got into the stadium and ran riot.

United could face formal action from the FA after football’s governing body decided to launch an investigation into Sunday’s events.