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'The Reaction' podcast: Liverpool crowned Premier League champions

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The Reds earned a 5-1 victory at Anfield on Sunday and with it secured the 2024-25 title in front of their home supporters.

Amid the post-match celebrations following the final whistle, we hear from head coach Arne Slot, alongside players Cody Gakpo and Alisson Becker, with all three reflecting on the historic achievement.

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In photos: Joyous scenes as Anfield hails Liverpool clinching league title

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The Reds wrapped up a 20th championship in club history with a 5-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur.

An emotional outpouring on and off the pitch followed the final whistle, with Kopites able to experience a league triumph in-person for the first time since 1990.

See some of the best images from an historic day inside the stadium below…

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Liverpool's Carlsberg Player of the Match v Tottenham revealed

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The Argentinian was on the scoresheet with a stunning finish from the edge of the box as the Reds came from a goal down at Anfield and confirmed their Premier League title triumph.

In Match Centre after the final whistle, Mac Allister was picked by supporters as the team’s star performer on the afternoon.

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Liverpool seal Premier League title at Anfield with 5

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Arne Slot's side secured the club its 20th top-flight crown with four games left to play in the campaign when they overcame Spurs thanks to goals from Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah.

The visitors took the lead with 12 minutes on the clock through Dominic Solanke but were 3-1 down at the break following first-half responses from Diaz, Mac Allister and Gakpo.

A finish from Mohamed Salah and Destiny Udogie own goal after the break then made sure of the victory, which took Liverpool’s points haul to an unassailable 82.

The full-time whistle produced scenes of joy and emotion as the Anfield crowd celebrated a first in-person title victory in 35 years.

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Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to the starting XI, replacing Kostas Tsimikas and Conor Bradley.

Alisson, Van Dijk, Konate, Diaz (Elliott, 76), Szoboszlai (Jones, 67), Mac Allister (Nunez, 83), Salah, Gakpo (Jota, 67), Robertson, Gravenberch, Alexander-Arnold (Endo, 76).

Unused subs: Kelleher, Chiesa, Tsimikas, Quansah.

First half

The home supporters marked the occasion accordingly and, in a defeating atmosphere, the Reds made a bright start.

Salah curled just off-target inside the opening 120 seconds before Gakpo threatened with a close-range poke and then an overhead kick.

But it would be Tottenham who took the lead somewhat against the run of play, with Solanke the first to meet James Maddison’s out-swinging corner and heading into Alisson Becker’s net.

The Reds’ response was one of champions, though.

Anfield erupted when Diaz slid in to nudge home Dominik Szoboszlai’s pull-back from the touchline. The flag was raised to indicate the assister was offside but a VAR review quickly overturned the on-field decision and the scoreline was 1-1.

The decibel levels surged to a whole new level in the 24th minute when Mac Allister’s thunderbolt gave the hosts the lead.

The Argentine picked up a loose ball near the edge of the Spurs penalty area and decided to take aim. His drive flew into the top corner, leaving a full-stretch Guglielmo Vicario with no chance.

Gakpo increased Liverpool’s advantage nine minutes later, the Dutchman scoring with a reverse finish after jinking past several challenges following a corner that had failed to be cleared.

Second half

A sweeping move not long after restart should have produced the Reds’ fourth goal but Gakpo opted to pass instead of shoot having been sent through with a neat give-and-go with Mac Allister.

It was coming, however, and the man to provide it would be Salah.

The Egyptian was given the ball by Szoboszlai on a counter-attack and duly cut inside onto his left foot to fire a low effort past Vicario in the Kop-end net.

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Conor Bradley fitness update

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Head coach Arne Slot confirmed ahead of kick-off against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield that the Northern Ireland international was absent as a result of a fitness issue.

But Slot expects Bradley will be back available for next weekend’s Premier League trip to Chelsea.

“He got a knock during the week, so we assume he is available for next week,” Slot told Sky Sports. “But unfortunately not for today.”

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Confirmed Liverpool line

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Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson return to the Reds’ XI for the Premier League encounter, replacing Conor Bradley and Kostas Tsimikas from last weekend’s win at Leicester City.

Liverpool: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konate, Diaz, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Gakpo, Robertson, Gravenberch, Alexander-Arnold.

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LFC reminds fans to work together to ensure safe arrival of team bus

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The club would like supporters to keep welcoming the team bus – it’s a big part of the Anfield pre-match atmosphere – but to do that safely, the road must be kept clear on Anfield Road. If it’s blocked, there will be no choice but to reroute the team bus.

Fans attending the match can help to make sure the team gets the welcome they deserve without compromising safety by staying on the footpaths, staying off the road and by using the whole length of Anfield Road.

Rerouting the team bus is not something the club wants to do for any game, but it is something that will happen if the route is deemed unsafe.

LFC’s safety team and Merseyside Police officers will be coordinating the operation on Anfield Road today. Please support the guidance from the police and stewards if asked to move to a safer position in order for the team bus to pass safely and arrive at the stadium in good time.

The club will continue to work with matchday stakeholders, including Merseyside Police and leading fan groups, to ensure the best outcome for everyone involved to enjoy the remainder of the Premier League season.

Thank you once again for your continued support.

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