Liverpool v Manchester United: Respect, restraint and remembrance must win out when bitter rivals meet at Anfield. Premier League points are at stake tomorrow and the possibility of a turning-point. Mutual loathing will doubtless continue between many of the fans, but it is time to stop the songs of hate. The clubs have done all they can. Nemanja Vidic and Steven Gerrard have spoken sensibly and sensitively, urging restraint. The captains will release 96 red balloons before kick-off. A mosaic will form around the ground, honouring the Liverpool fans who died. Those old antagonists Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra, mindful of their responsibilities to keep the peace, will shake hands. It could be an uplifting occasion, a reminder that fans can live in harmony. Football has received many sermons on standards of behaviour in this golden Olympic year and tomorrow offers up a well-timed, polite riposte to the preacher-men. So the message to those considering sullying the occasion is that if they possess a shred of humanity, they will stay silent or simply pour their energies into backing their own team. If they possess decent eyesight, they will spot the CCTV trained on them, the sound-boom quivering. If they possess an ounce of intelligence, they will observe the bonds between the clubs. A glance around Anfield will reveal the respect between the clubs. Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool's manager during Hillsborough and briefly since, will be present, making his first visit to Anfield in the Brendan Rodgers era. Dalglish wanted to show solidarity with the families of those who died at Hillsborough. Dalglish and his wife Marina attended so many funerals in 1989 they found themselves humming "Abide With Me" at home. So Dalglish will look down from the smart seats to the dug-outs, to his old adversary Sir Alex Ferguson, the man who instantly put aside club rivalries to offer all his support to Liverpool in their time of need 23 years ago. United's manager even went to Anfield to pay his respects. "They had that service didn't they?"" Ferguson recalled yesterday, talking at Carrington. The one at the ground. Quite a few football people were there. Last week, Ferguson listened to Prime Minister David Cameron's statement on Hillsborough to the House. United's manager read newspaper reports detailing the findings of the Hillsborough Independent Panel. "It was horrific, absolutely horrific in this day and age,"" said Ferguson. "You think it could happen in some South American country."" He understood the tribalism on the terraces but hoped that a degree of restraint would invade the fans" consciences when they open their song-books. "I don't think it will change in terms of the animosity towards each other,"" he said. What can change is going beyond the pale (with) the chants that refer to Munich or Hillsborough or whatever. So I think that is the end of that. And then they can "fight" (spar verbally) as much as they like. There is a point where you go beyond the pale. And in the past it has been that way. You have to remember that it's not all the supporters - it's a minority. A minority can create the headlines in order to get a voice. They have an opinion and they want to be heard - an obscene opinion but nonetheless it is there. And it does not reflect the general view or attitude of both clubs. We're talking about 400 or 500 supporters on either side that bring their clubs into disrepute. Oft-criticized for his cantankerous approach to authority, Ferguson has always possessed a statesmanlike quality when football most needs leaders. He is able to see the bigger picture. He cares about the game and those who toil hardest at the quarry face. Standing to Ferguson's right tomorrow will be Rodgers, one of many managers the Scot has backed down the years. "I had a letter from Sir Alex when I left Reading (in 2009), a letter of support,"" said Rodgers, talking at Melwood yesterday afternoon. You'll know through countless managers he offers support. Sir Alex has always been there as one of the leading figures in the LMA to offer guidance to managers. He was very complimentary when he came down to Swansea and when we played up there."" Rodgers was 13 when Ferguson took over at Old Trafford, watching televised matches keenly back in his Northern Ireland home. "We have all grown up with Liverpool versus Manchester United,"" said Rodgers. It was just the games coming through and the terrific players that were involved. It was interesting talking to Steve McMahon this morning. What a player he was. It's just the memory of the challenges and the size of the clubs. It was always on TV at the time. The big thing at the time was people like Norman Whiteside coming through at United but Liverpool had the team that was leading the way. They were games that you really looked out for: two iconic clubs worldwide and two sets of passionate supporters. It's going to be a fantastic game and hopefully at the end of it all, football and the tributes have been paid, that is what everyone will be talking about. Rodgers voiced his respect for Ferguson's remarkable impact on United. "When he entered there in 1986 he had a massive job to do,"" said Liverpool's manager. It was a failing school. He was having to pick it up from its knees and he was looking to put his own stamp on it."" Just as Rodgers seeks to remould Liverpool, instilling a possession game. "I would rather work with a group of Under-10s then say "smash a ball up the pitch,""" he said. The ball tomorrow will be worked up to Suarez, a controversial character Rodgers lauded. I find him a really, really good guy, very family-orientated and very much a team player. He is not here to steal a living. He does his preparation right. He had his incidents last year but people will boo good players no matter what they do."" No boos on Sunday please. No jeers. No taunts. Just respect please. The world is watching - and listening.