Here’s How Liverpool Players Celebrated First Premier League Title in Club's History (See Photos and Videos)
Jurgen Klopp’s men gathered at a hotel and watched outdoor on a screen as Chelsea emerged victorious against Manchester City, which confirmed their position at the top of Premier League summit and made them the champions for the 2019-20 season. The players couldn’t handle their emotions as they started jumping with joy and hugging each other.
With Liverpool winning their game against Crystal Palace, they needed Chelsea to them a favour if they were to be crowned Premier League champions ahead of their trip to Manchester City next week. And as the final whistle blew at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night, the players celebrated like no other as the wait of 30 years for a domestic league title had finally come to an end. Liverpool Crowned Premier League Champions, Euphoric Fans Celebrate Outside Anfield (Watch Videos).
Jurgen Klopp’s men gathered at a hotel and watched outdoor on a screen as Chelsea emerged victorious against Manchester City, which confirmed their position at the top of Premier League summit and made them the champions for the 2019-20 season. The players couldn’t handle their emotions as they started jumping with joy, hugging each other and singing ‘Championes, Championes, Ole! Ole! Ole!’ as the dream finally turned into reality.
See Players Celebrate
Jurgen Klopp was overwhelmed with emotions after the result and dedicated it to the Liverpool fans. ‘It's such a big moment, I am completely overwhelmed, It's for our supporters, it's for you out there.’ Said the Liverpool boss.
Words From the Boss
Mo Salah shared a photo on his social media in which he thanked the fans. 'Yes. It feels THAT good. I want to thank all our supporters watching us from all corners of the world.' the Egyptian tweeted.
Mo Salah
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson gave an emotional interview where he said 't’s another moment in our lives that we will never forget.'
Captain Henderson
Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Captain Henderson
With Premier Leaguer title already secure, Jurgen Klopp's men will be looking to break Manchester City's record of most points in a single season. With seven games left in the season, Liverpool need 15 points to overtake the record Pep Guardiola's men set in the 2016-17 season.
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