The Football Association will launch an upgraded security operation at Wembley for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final amid the worrying rise in cases of supporter disorder.
English football’s governing body will welcome the first post-Covid domestic final with significantly bolstered security measures as they look to ensure the clash between Liverpool and Chelsea passes as peacefully as possible.
There has been a concerning rise in incidents of hooliganism this season and the FA, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Police, will implement an enhanced strategy to help combat any potential flashpoints.