James Milner was heard issuing an explicit jibe at Liverpool's rival Manchester United the last time the Reds lifted the Premier League trophy, with Virgil van Dijk set to do so in front of a packed Anfield later today.

Arne Slot's side has been waiting for this moment for some time having wrapped up the league title against Spurs a few weeks back.

Last time Liverpool won the league title, in 2020, Jordan Henderson lifted the trophy in front of an almost empty stadium.

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Gini Wijnaldum did an Instagram live video five years ago, with Milner heard calling Manchester United 'f****** w*****s" in the background, presumably unaware that the stream was taking place.

The former England international, now at Brighton, collected his third Premier League winners' medal that day, having twice been crowned champions of England with Manchester City.

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Liverpool had to lift the Premier League title in an empty stadium back in July 2020.

And he admitted that it was the first time in his life that he had been pleased to see red ribbons attached to the Premier League trophy, with celebrations always tailored to match the champions' club colors.

A childhood Leeds United fan, Milner broke through as a young player at Elland Road.

In winning the title for the second time in five years under Slot, Liverpool has now drawn level on 20 league titles with Manchester United
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