Greater Manchester Police have confirmed an arrest has been made following Manchester United's stirring 4-3 FA Cup win over Liverpool on Sunday.
During the second half of the match, a number of fans in the Stretford End were heard chanting 'Murderers' at their Liverpool rivals.
A number could also be heard chanting 'Always the victims' while singing songs about The Sun newspaper, too, in reference to the Hillsborough disaster back in 1989.
And GMP have now confirmed an arrest has been made for 'tragedy chanting'.
A Manchester United fan has been arrested for tragedy chanting following the club's FA Cup win over Liverpool
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“GMP can confirm that an arrest has been made in connection with tragedy chanting at the Manchester United v Liverpool fixture this afternoon (Sunday 17 March)," a spokesperson said, per The Telegraph.
“Incidents of tragedy chanting will not be tolerated and will be dealt with robustly.
“We are all familiar with fans taunting their opponents at football matches, but this is generally done in good humour and without offence.
“The incidents today crossed the line of what is acceptable, and we will work closely with both clubs to identify anyone responsible for committing offences during the event.”
United are said to be 'fully supportive' of statements issued by the FA and GMP.
The FA said: “We are aware of the reported tragedy chanting during today’s FA Cup fixture between Manchester United and Liverpool, and we will be liaising with and supporting Greater Manchester Police.
“We strongly condemn any offensive, abusive and discriminatory chants in football stadiums, and we are determined to stamp this behaviour out.
“It is entirely unacceptable and can have a lasting and damaging impact on people and communities within our game.
"It must stop, and we support any club and their fans who try to eradicate this from the terraces.”
United have repeatedly insisted there is no place in football for tragedy chanting.
They are working with Liverpool to educate supporters.
The Red Devils also reiterated comments made by Erik ten Hag and Jurgen Klopp last season where both managers called for such deplorable behaviour to end.
United beat Liverpool 4-3 at Old Trafford to make the semis of the FA Cup for the second season in a row.
Scott McTominay put the Red Devils ahead in the first half, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.
However, quick-fire goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah then turned the match around.
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Greater Manchester Police have released a statement after Manchester United beat Liverpool in the FA Cup
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United were able to force extra time through Antony, who came on as a substitute.
But Liverpool went 3-2 up when Harvey Elliot's deflected strike sailed into the net.
Amad scored a dramatic late winner as Manchester United beat Liverpool in the FA Cup
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United equalised again through Marcus Rashford in the 112th minute, with the England international making amends following two big misses earlier in the game.
And Amad Diallo, another substitute, then netted the winner to ensure the match didn't head to penalties.
