LONDON -- For the superstitious fan,Watch High Heel Homicide (2017) 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.

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.