Liverpool win title RECAP: Slot and players thank Klopp as Reds party after Spurs win

Mohamed Salah has revealed the one request he had for Arne Slot following Liverpool's title win.

Speaking about the pair's early exchanges, he said: "I told him 'as long as you rest me defensively, I will provide offensively' - so I'm glad I did. It was the manager's idea of course, but he listens a lot."

You can tell Mohamed Salah enjoyed that one!

Alexis Mac Allister admits he's grateful he made the decision to join Liverpool from Brighton in the summer of 2023 - and thanked Jurgen Klopp for his role in bringing him to Anfield.

Speaking to Sky Sports on the Anfield pitch, the Argentine World Cup winner said: “Not bad. To win a World Cup and then a Premier League is really special. It is an achievement that I really enjoyed but it would not be possible without my team-mates. They are really important to me and I am just one part of the puzzle.

“This team is really good. Last year, we showed it but it was not enough at the end. This time, we made a big difference and we can enjoy it.

“I am really enjoying my time here. It was the right decision and I always thank Jurgen [Klopp] because he was a really important part and Julian Ward as well.”

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The title may be decided, but it's shaping up to be a thrilling run-in, with those Champions League spots in mind.

If you thought Liverpool's celebrations would be over after Liverpool left the pitch, you'd be sorely mistaken...

The party continues inside the Anfield dressing room!

Mo Salah has been strong in insisting that Liverpool's latest Premier League title triumph was better than the last!

"Incredible. To win the Premier League with the fans is something special. You saw it in every game," Salah told Sky Sports.

"This is way better [than five years ago]. 100 per cent. We have a different group now, a different manager, so we're able to show we can do it again and it's special."

Liverpool's players and coaches have come together for a powerful rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone with the fans inside Anfield.

That's a moment that will mean the world to some of those players who won the league in 2020 inside an empty stadium.

At the end of last season, Jurgen Klopp helped usher in Arne Slot by getting the fans on board with a new chant...

And Slot has now repaid the favour!

Arne Slot was already losing his voice as he reacted to the title in an interview with Sky Sports.

"It's difficult to put into words. You can feel how important it was for the fans to be here," Slot explained.

"We always come back, we always find a way to win. I don't think we could have lost today.

"Our main focus was to win this game, if you are a part of it you still feel the pressure of getting the points over the line.

"For the whole season, we were on top of the league, but you also know how hard the Premier League is. The belief for us to win it was here throughout the season."

Just look at these scenes!

Oh, to be a fly on the wall of Sir Alex Ferguson's living room right now...

Twelve years ago, he completed his mission to knock Liverpool off their perch as he guided Manchester United to a 20th league title.

A decade of despair has followed at Old Trafford, and it couldn't have been more different at Anfield.

Two crowns later, Liverpool are 20-time champions now too, and you'd back Arne Slot's men to build on this next season.

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Five-star Liverpool on Coronation day!

Destiny Udogie turns home Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross in front of the Kop.

Mohamed Salah was ready to provide the finish himself. FPL managers shake their fists in unison...

SALAHHH!!!

And just like that, Liverpool make it four!

Salah receives the ball from Szoboszlai, cuts inside and drills an unstoppable strike past Guglielmo Vicario at his near post.

He then proceeds to grab a phone from what appeared to be one of Liverpool's social media team and takes what could be one of the club's most-liked images ever.

Liverpool are just 30 minutes away from being confirmed as 20-time English champions...

Tottenham haven't threatened Alisson's goal whatsoever this half and appear accepting of their defeat.

Surely the Reds will fancy more goals, here... surely...

This could get ugly for Spurs now.

Cody Gakpo founds the bottom corner after a poor headed clearance from Lucas Bergvall at a corner.

The title will now surely be Liverpool's today.

An extraordinary strike from Alexis Mac Allister sparks an explosion of noise in Anfield.

Liverpool now have one hand, and a few fingers on the second hand, on the trophy.

It's been a brilliant response from the Reds.

Instant response!

Four minutes later, Liverpool are level after Luis Diaz taps home Dominik Szoboszlai's drilled ball across goal.

It's initially ruled out for offside before VAR quickly overturns the decision.

Anfield is rocking!

Wait a moment... That wasn't in the script!

Dominic Solanke rises highest from a Spurs corner and powers a brilliant header into the net to silence the Kop. Alisson was rooted to the spot.

That silence is short-lived as the home supporters instantly raise the noise to encourage their champions-elect.

Work to do for Arne Slot's men!

Tottenham have only left Anfield with victory ONCE in the last 30 years.

That came in 2011 courtesy of goals from Rafael van der Vaart and Luka Modric.

They need victory again today for Liverpool not to be crowned champions. But they've only won 11 of their 33 league games this season.

The omens don't look great...

If Liverpool do get the point they require against Tottenham this afternoon, they will NOT lift the Premier League trophy today.

But why?

Premier League tradition dictates that the trophy is presented on the final home game of the season.

That means Liverpool will receive, and lift, the silverware on May 25 against Crystal Palace instead.

Closing in on kick-off at Anfield.

A reminder - Liverpool need only a single point to mathematically confirm their 20th top-flight title today.

Arsenal are 12 points behind the Reds and only have four games - and 12 points - to play for this season.

One Everton fan seems to have had the last laugh!

It's more blue than purple but fans of the Toffees will be enjoying this one.

Quite the scenes outside Anfield as the Premier League champions elect rock up.

There are a LOT of fans outside the ground for this one - and a lot of smoke bombs.

And here are the visitors...

It's eight changes from Ange Postecoglou.

A very strong bench for Spurs who have a Europa League semi-final first leg against Bodo/Glimt to look forward to next Thursday.

No place for the injured Son Heung-min in the squad and Rodrigo Bentancur is also absent.

The Liverpool team to face Tottenham has been confirmed.

Trent Alexander-Arnold starts at right-back after his winning goal at Leicester.

Otherwise the team is unchanged and it's a strong bench for the hosts.

Liverpool fans are ready and waiting to give Arne Slot and his squad a champions' welcome at Anfield!

Gary Neville has admitted that Liverpool have to be considered the most successful club in English football once they draw level with Manchester United's 20 league titles.

"Liverpool have more European Cups and today will equal Manchester United’s 20 league titles - the debate is over. Liverpool’s success should cause pain and heartache," Neville told Sky Sports.

Liverpool will be painted RED this afternoon.

Ahead of today's game, Virgil van Dijk called on supporters to wear their club's colours.

The early signs suggest they have responded...

This place is going to be rocking in around three hours...

No. Well, it doesn't seem like it...

Earlier this year, the former Liverpool manager insisted that he would only return to Anfield if the title were wrapped up.

Klopp shared that he planned to be in attendance for the Reds' final game of the season against Crystal Palace.

And, of course, he will be present for the celebrations...

"Yes, the plan is [to be there for the celebrations] but not on the bus," Klopp said during a fundraising event in Cape Town. "I will be there where the people are. That’s the idea, but we will see."

He added: "I will be there for the last game. I didn’t want to go earlier, to be honest, because I didn’t want to jinx it!

"They win all the time, and I’m the first time in the stadium and they lose! So, I’ll go there when it’s decided."

Arne Slot has revealed how he plans to celebrate Liverpool's Premier League title, should they confirm it today.

The Dutchman has experience lifting silverware with Feyenoord, and he wants to maintain his calm persona.

"I enjoyed it a lot when Feyenoord won the title, but I don't go crazy. It wasn't like I ran three times around the stadium," Slot explained.

"I was just very, very happy inside, and I shared my emotions with the people around me and the fans. But I will never be the one who is the loudest or the weirdest in the moment. I'm not like that."

Good afternoon!

Whether you're a Liverpool fan getting ready to pop open the fizz or not, welcome to Express Sport's coverage of what could be the latest Premier League coronation day.

Stay tuned for regular updates as the Reds vie to collect the point they require to confirm a 20th title at Anfield.