Liverpool to play friendly in Sydney in May

Liverpool have announced they will play a post-season friendly against Sydney FC next month in Australia.

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Jurgen Klopp's side, whose final Premier League game is on May 21 at home to Middlesbrough, will play the fixture on May 24 at the city's ANX Stadium.

The game will be the first time the Reds have played in Sydney following previous friendlies in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

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Liverpool ambassador Ian Rush was in Sydney to make the announcement.

"We have so many incredible fans in Australia and there is always a brilliant atmosphere when we play over here," the former Reds striker said.

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"This is the first time the lads have played in Sydney and they're really looking forward to a great match against one of Australia's best A-League teams."

The game will be the closest match to the Reds' 125th anniversary, which will be celebrated on June 3.