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Liverpool have confirmed that the team bus will take a different route to Anfield ahead of Sunday's final Premier League game of the season against Crystal Palace.

The Reds have confirmed that after talks with Merseyside Police, the team bus will make its way into Anfield via Arkles Lane due to safety concerns.

It is anticipated that the bus, carrying Arne Slot and his players, will arrive at the stadium roughly 90 minutes before the game kicks off against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.



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A statement released by Liverpool FC on Tuesday afternoon read: "For the final game of the season on Sunday, after which Liverpool will lift the Premier League trophy, the home team coach will travel to Anfield via a different route than normal.

"The champions will round off the 2024-25 campaign by hosting Crystal Palace (4pm BST kick-off) and Merseyside Police has decided, in consultation with the club, for the Reds’ coach to be rerouted.

"Welcoming the team is an important part of the pre-match atmosphere, but to do this safely the road to the stadium must be kept clear.

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"The team bus will now travel into the stadium from the direction of Arkles Lane, arriving at approximately 2.30pm, and then go via the Shankly Gates and past the Anfield Road Stand into the stadium.

"The route will be barriered and clearly marked with police and steward support.

The decision to use an alternative route into the stadium for this match has been made early based on safety reasons, because everyone’s safety is the number one priority on matchday.

"The new plan means supporters attending the match will have more space to make sure the team get the welcome they deserve without compromising safety.

"Please note, the Fan Zone on Anfield Road will be closed for this match.

There will also be additional road closures in place.

Please check your travel plan to the stadium in advance.

LFC’s safety team and Merseyside Police officers will be coordinating the operation.

"Please support the guidance from 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.

Thank you once again for your continued support."

Tens of thousands of supporters are expected to descend on the city of Liverpool this weekend, with Sunday afternoon seeing the Reds handed the Premier League trophy.

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On Bank Holiday Monday, Liverpool will parade the Premier League trophy around the city.