Merseyside Police have issued a statement ahead of Liverpool's clash with Premier League rivals Manchester City.
The Reds are set to take on Man City on 4.30pm on Sunday at Anfield.
Police say they want fans to have a "safe and enjoyable" afternoon and said they are aware of the "bus welcome" planned.
A post on social media encouraged Reds fans to welcome the team bus and to “Bring your pyro, pints, flags and banners – let’s make it like a European night!”
Last year Manchester City's bus was showered by missiles as it made its way to Anfield for a Champions League game.
The coach was so badly damaged that a replacement had to be found to take the players home after the 3-0 defeat.
Superintendent Paul White said: "As with any match, a comprehensive and appropriate policing operation has been put in place ahead of Sunday's game and we have liaised with both clubs and their supporter groups.
"We are aware of one poster on social media regarding a bus welcome.
"The corresponding last fixture ran smoothly and we are working to ensure this game can be enjoyed safely by all as well as minimising any disruption to local residents and roads.
"As with all Premier League fixtures at Anfield, we will have officers on duty at the ground, both uniformed and plain clothed, supported by mobile CCTV, provided by Liverpool City Council, and specialist resources including the Dog Section, mounted police and the National Police Air Service.
"We will also have a city centre policing plan in place throughout the day. This is standard procedure.
"We know that this will be a busy operation and we hope that fans attending the match will act as ambassadors for their clubs.
"As usual we would ask fans with tickets to arrive at the ground as early as possible. Fans without tickets should not attend at all; they will not be allowed entry into the stadium."
A win for the Reds will send them nine points clear of their title rivals as they aim to win a first league crown for 30 years this term.
