LIVERPOOL and Manchester United will take part in a joint tribute to the victims of Hillsborough prior to this Sunday’s Premier League game at Anfield.

The opposing captains, Steven Gerrard and Nemanja Vidic, will release 96 red balloons shortly before kick-off.

The Reds intend to mark their first home game since the publication of last week’s Hillsborough Independent Panel report by showing their respect for those who fought so hard for the truth to finally emerge.

Representatives of the Hillsborough Family Support Group, Hillsborough Justice Campaign and Hope for Hillsborough will be guests of honour at the game.

As the players walk out of the tunnel to ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, there will be mosaics on three sides of the stadium.

The words ‘The Truth’ will be displayed on the Kop, ‘Justice’ in the Centenary Stand and ‘96’ on the Anfield Road end.