Reason Liverpool won’t lift Premier League title today if they’re crowned champions

The city is brimming with excitement as fans prepare for a monumental celebration at home. However, captain Virgil van Dijk won’t be raising the trophy this weekend, even though Liverpool have an unassailable lead.

Tradition dictates that the league trophy is presented during the team’s final home game of the season, meaning Liverpool will lift it on May 25 when they face Crystal Palace. Along the way, they may receive several guards of honour from opponents.

This moment will hold extra meaning for Liverpool, who were unable to celebrate their 2020 league triumph with fans due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Meanwhile, reigning champions Manchester City are expected to retain possession of the Premier League trophy until three weeks before their final game of the season.

Fans are already energized for today’s game, with a ’20’ mural appearing near Anfield and ‘Champions 20’ flags and scarves being spotted in the area on Friday morning.

Liverpool manager Slot said looking ahead to the game: “It is a big responsibility because we are aware of the fact the last time this club won the league it was Covid so everyone is looking forward to Sunday.

“But we are aware there is a job still to be done and that is (to win) one point. We are aware and our fans are aware we still need a point, we are definitely still aware within this building.

“I get these questions and then it comes to your mind, of course,” but he underlines, “But that’s the last thing you think about as a manager at this point of time.

“The only thing I think about is that hopefully all the players are available and to prepare them. I know how hard it was to win against a team that was close to relegation (Leicester, last weekend). It was hard to get the win over the line.

“I am not getting carried away at all. We’ve faced Tottenham already three times, I know how hard it is to beat them for us. That is where my main focus is on.”