article_snippet: And it is understood around half-a-dozen known United troublemakers are free to go to the game after orders preventing half-a-dozen known United troublemakers from going to matches ended last year.
article_snippet: Manchester United will take around 3,000 followers to Liverpool.
article_snippet: While police are happy with the early kick-off time, police are aware of the various elements which could potentially turn things ugly but remain confident police can deal with any situations.
article_snippet: In November, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) deployed around 400 officers for the Manchester derby, which the previously-banned hooligans were also able to attend.
article_snippet: Manchester United earned a 3-0 win in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford in which Wayne Rooney scored the opener .
article_snippet: While the match passed without major incidents of disorder a large-scale brawl was captured on a mobile phone video more than 90 minutes after the final whistle.
article_snippet: There, a number of Manchester United fans fought with City supporters outside a pub close to the Etihad Stadium, setting off a flare and hurling bottles.
article_snippet: Police said fans used chairs and wooden poles as weapons amid chaotic scenes.
article_snippet: Five men were later arrested, while a man thought to be a City fan lay motionless on the ground after being punched and kicked in the head.
article_snippet: When Liverpool played Manchester United at Old Trafford in last December the match, which ended 3-0 to the home side, passed with a small number of arrests.
highlights_snippet: Number of well-known Manchester United hooligans have seen banning orders expire .
  