Everton fans CHANT over God Save the King at the Amex Stadium, days after Liverpool booed the anthem

Everton fans chanted God Save the King at Brighton’s Amex Stadium – just two days after their city rivals Liverpool also drowned out the national anthem.

The Premier League has ‘strongly suggested’ that clubs should play the national anthem before this weekend’s games to coincide with King Charles III’s coronation.

It proved to be an unpopular move with Liverpool supporters, who jeered and chanted when God Save the King was played ahead of their game with Brentford on Saturday night.

And in a typical show of solidarity among the people of the city of Liverpool, Everton fans also sang loudly atop the national anthem ahead of their away game on the south coast.

Liverpool’s actions on Saturday divided public opinion. Mail Sport’s Dominic King stressed that the anthem is a symbol of the city’s mistrust of the establishment built over several decades.

Visiting supporters cheered for their own team as the national anthem was played

The Premier League had ‘strongly advised’ teams to play it on the occasion of King Charles III’s coronation on Saturday

But both Gary Mabbutt and Piers Morgan spoke their own minds about those who chose to vent their frustrations during God Save the King.

Jordan Henderson, Liverpool’s own Jordan Henderson, was criticized by the club’s fans for singing the national anthem, with other fans defending his actions, particularly for his involvement with the England national team, which also play the national anthem before matches.

Toffees fans used the anthem as an opportunity to proudly cheer for their relegation-threatened team ahead of their game in Brighton as they chase a European place for next season.

The Toffees went 3-0 at half-time in Monday’s crunch game, which will go a long way towards securing their future in the Premier League for another season, should they see the result.

Abdoulaye Doucoure put the visitors ahead at the Amex in the first minute, as the team in the bottom three got off to a flying start.

The Malian international midfielder then doubled his tally 28 minutes later as the Toffees roared into a shock lead.

The third goal was perhaps more coincidental, but well deserved by the traveling side as their stunning visit to the south coast continued steadily.

Dwight McNeil – who was full of energy and ran for the whole half – forced an own goal, after Jason Steele turned his cross over the goal into his own net.

Abdoulaye Doucoure (right) and Dwight McNeil (left) played for Everton in the first half

Sean Dyche’s side have been part of the relegation picture all season, but a win would take them out of the bottom three with just a handful of games left.

And with Nottingham Forest set to face Southampton at the bottom of the table later on Monday night, Everton’s attempt to avoid the drop could take on a much more positive complexion by the time they act next.

However, they face a stern test in Premier League leaders Manchester City, who travel to Goodison Park on Sunday.

Leicester City’s own survival houses took a beating earlier on Monday with their 5-3 defeat at Fulham.