BREAKING: Anfield evacuated ahead of Liverpool vs Athletic Bilbao friendly double-header

Anfield has been evacuated ahead of Liverpool's friendly against Athletic Bilbao. The match is due to kick off at 5pm, with a further fixture against the same opposition at 8pm.

The Reds are preparing for the new Premier League season with a mixture of first-team and youth fixtures set to appear against their Spanish opponents in two separate matches.

Fans had already begun to take their seats in the stadium when an alarm sounded and supporters were asked to evacuate. The reason for the evacuation is so far unclear.

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