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MERSEYSIDE DERBY | FA CUP

Police say they "can't arrest half-and-half scarf wearers" before Merseyside derby

Despite requests from both Everton and Liverpool fans, Merseyside Police said they could not arrest anyone wearing a half and half scarf before the derby as it's not illegal... yet!

Half-and-half scarves - No, just No.
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Love them or hate them, you'll see half-and-half souvenir scarves everywhere before any game in the Premier League these days. But when it comes to the derby - any derby, half-and-half scarves are just wrong, aren't they?     

Merseyside Police responded to light-hearted requests from both Everton and Liverpool fans, explaining that they could not arrest anyone wearing a half-and-half scarf before this evening's derby at Anfield because it's not an offence... yet!