Authorities have taken action following the distressing recurrence of tragedy chanting during the FA Cup match between Manchester United and Liverpool on Sunday.

According to the Liverpool Echo, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have confirmed the arrest of a spectator involved in the inappropriate chanting, which unfortunately marred an otherwise thrilling cup tie.

In a statement, GMP emphasized their zero-tolerance policy towards such behavior: "Incidents of tragedy chanting will not be tolerated and will be dealt with robustly. We are all familiar with fans taunting their opponents at football matches, but this is generally done in good humor and without offense."

The disturbing trend of tragedy chanting has regrettably become too common in English football, reflecting a normalization of loutish behavior due to inadequate consequences. Despite periodic condemnations from authorities, substantive actions to combat this issue have been lacking.

While acknowledging the efforts of GMP in making the recent arrest, it's evident that more comprehensive measures are needed to root out this harmful behavior. Only through sustained and decisive action can football rid itself of this troubling phenomenon.