Liverpool fans have been voted as the Premier League's noisiest - with Manchester United supporters even conceding the Anfield club have their favourite rival song.
The findings were made in a poll of over 4,000 followers of top-flight teams, former players and managers conducted by Barclays and YouGov.
Those surveyed placed Liverpool fans first when they were asked which club had the loudest backing and whose supporters sing the most for their team both at home and away.
Similarly, the Anfield anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' was edged out by West Ham's 'I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles' and Stoke's 'Delilah' as the favourite song sung by fans of other clubs.
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Included in those placing Liverpool highest in that respect were Manchester United fans, who were seen as fourth noisiest at home despite previous complaints of a lack of atmosphere at Old Trafford.
Noisiest fans and most likely to sing for their team (top five only)
Team
Noisiest home fans
Most likely fans to sing for their team at home
Noisiest away fans
Most likely fans to sing for their team away
Liverpool
1st
1st
1st
1st
Newcastle
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Crystal Palace
3rd
2nd
5th
4th
Manchester United
4th
4th
3rd
2nd
Stoke
5th
-
-
-
West Ham
-
5th
4th
5th
The research also found the supporters questioned value playing with heart and commitment more than winning, with 28 per cent opting for the former against 22 per cent for the latter.
More than four out of five fans (81 per cent) said they feel they have a positive influence on live games, with those in the north and Midlands in particular saying they make the biggest difference.
Favourite rival song as voted by other Premier League fans
Rank
Club and song
1st
Liverpool - You'll Never Walk Alone
2nd
West Ham - I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
3rd
Stoke - Delilah
Similarly, 86 per cent said they believe their role is to support their team vocally rather than simply sitting and watching, with 82 per cent of Stoke's followers saying singing was important.
An average of 36 per cent said they can be a 12th player for their team while almost a quarter (24 per cent) went further, claiming their support of their team can change games for the better.
The most important things Premier League fans want from their teams
Rank
Role
Overall percentage (highest individual team)
1st
Play with heart and commitment
28 (Everton, 37%)
2nd
Win
22 (Brighton, 31%)
3rd
Play well
18 (Burnley, 30%)
4th
Play entertaining football
13 (Arsenal and Man Utd, 21%)
In a vote of games this season where fans made the most difference to the result, Liverpool's 4-3 win over then-unbeaten Manchester City in January came out on top.
The full list of findings will be included in a report called 'Game Changing fans - the 12th Player in every Premier League team', which will be published in early May.
Liverpool fans have been voted as the Premier League's noisiest - with Manchester United supporters even conceding the Anfield
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