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Liverpool will cap their Premier League-winning season with a trophy presentation after Sunday’s finale against Crystal Palace at Anfield.
Liverpool enter the match having already secured their 20th top-flight title, a triumph sealed weeks earlier with a dominant campaign under Arne Slot.
The Reds’ 83 points from 36 games (25 wins) reflect their consistency, though recent defeats to Chelsea and Brighton hinted at post-title complacency.
In any case, after images surfaced of the squad and Arne Slot in Dubai and Ibiza respectively, us fans should have known it would not be the same team that has dominated the league for the last 9 months.
Both teams will likely want a lowkey affair as Crystal Palace are still reveling in their FA Cup triumph over Manchester City on Saturday – and outstanding achievement for the London club and the first major trophy in their history.
Crystal Palace, sitting 12th with 49 points, arrive with little but pride at stake.
The reverse fixture in October saw Diogo Jota’s early strike decide a tightly contested 1-0 Liverpool win at Selhurst Park, a match where Palace had a goal disallowed after 22 seconds.
The title-clinching game against Tottenham Hotspur showed what Anfield is going to look like this Sunday.
But this time, the pre-match celebrations will follow a carefully orchestrated safety plan as authorities reroute the team bus to accommodate thousands of jubilant supporters.
Liverpool FC have issued an important fan update around what will undoubtably be a special day for everyone connect to Liverpool FC this coming weekend.
Merseyside Police and Liverpool FC have implemented a revised team bus route to balance fan enthusiasm with public safety, with Anfield’s traditional Fan Zone closed and additional roadblocks planned.
The coach will approach the stadium via Arkles Lane at approximately 2:30 PM BST, passing through the Shankly Gates and along the Anfield Road Stand before entering the stadium.
This marks a departure from the usual journey along Utting Avenue, which authorities deemed insufficient to handle the anticipated crowds.
The decision follows consultation between club officials and police after April’s title-clinching scenes, where fans packed streets to greet the bus before a 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham.
While those celebrations passed without major incident, the sheer scale of Sunday’s event—combining a trophy lift and Slot’s first title—prompted proactive measures.
Barriers will line the new route, with stewards and officers directing supporters to designated viewing areas.
The fixture kicks off at 4:00 PM BST, with the trophy presentation scheduled for approximately 6:15 PM following post-match ceremonies
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