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LONDON -- For the superstitious fan,Bahamas black cats and sporting events don't really mix.

However, Anfield pitch is no stranger to feline sightings, which have come to be met with a largely affectionate response.

On Monday night's match between Liverpool and Manchester United, a black cat sighted scurrying across the field before the start of the game caused something of a stir on Twitter.

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United shared a video of the furry invader to its Twitter account:

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Meanwhile, the Twitter response was a mixed bag.

Some people drew clever parallels:

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Superstitious folks wondered at the cat's significance to the outcome of the match:

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Industrious souls quickly saw an opportunity:

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A few revered the Anfield cat in its own right:

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And some people simply would not be distracted:

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The match finished in a 0-0 draw, so it would appear that this black cat brought no luck or bad luck to both teams.

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