Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is delighted as his side put five ‘super, incredible goals’ past rivals Chelsea before lifting the Premier League trophy for the first time in 30 years.
His side completed a third successive league season unbeaten at home after taking a first-half lead with goals from Naby Keita, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Georginio Wijnaldum.
Olivier Giroud pulled one back just before the interval but Roberto Firmino’s first Anfield goal of the campaign looked to have put the match beyond Frank Lampard’s side until substitutes Tammy Abraham and Christian Pulisic made a game of it.
Ultimately, it took Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s late goal to end the nerves and kick-start the party.
“Special. Absolutely special. We don’t have to compare as we never have done it before,” said the German.
“We all know it could have been different. It could have been worse, for example, if we never won the game.
“The boys gave us the opportunity to have a really special night. I think a lot of people thought before the game one team fights for the Champions League, the other team is maybe already on the beach.
“But these boys are so special. I could not be more proud. Throwing a performance like this in on the pitch tonight… it was an open game but nice, nice goals.
“Incredible goals, super footballing moments. I loved the game. We could enjoy it and we will enjoy the rest of the night.”
Despite prior warning, thousands of fans gathered outside the ground and let off fireworks as the trophy presentation took place inside Anfield.
The squad, themselves, were heading off to a private party after the game but Klopp said: “We should all celebrate at home, drink what you want, prepare for a party when this bullsh** virus is over.”
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Captain Jordan Henderson lifted the trophy, surrounded by the squad and Klopp and his backroom staff on a specially-erected podium on the Kop.
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