LIVERPOOL are the new champions of the Premier League – so what happens when they face Man City tonight?
Jurgen Klopp’s men thumped Crystal Palace 4-0 to put one hand on the title, which was clinched thanks to Chelsea’s win over City last week.
But with social distancing still in force and no fans allowed in stadiums for the rest of the season, Liverpool celebrating a triumph they’ve waited 30 years for is very different.
When is Liverpool’s trophy presentation?
When the Premier League is won, usually officials are on hand with the trophy to present the gong on the pitch.
That was evident last year as Man City were handed with their prize at Brighton’s Amex Stadium, in front of a jubilant away following.
Liverpool supporters are expected to see their team finally lift the Premier League trophy on the final game of the season on July 18 – ironically at home to Chelsea.
City celebrated with the Prem trophy on the South CoastCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Premier League CEO Richard Masters said on May 29 that plans are in place to make sure the Reds get to celebrate with the trophy.
He said: “Well they have got to complete the task first, as you know, and I think we will do everything we possibly can to deliver a trophy presentation.
Vincent Kompany lifts the Premier League trophy after City pipped Liverpool to the title last seasonCredit: Reuters
“I think there is a way of doing it, but safely and within the regulations, and I think it is really important to be able to mark that moment for all the effort that has gone into it.
“And not just the players but for all the staff, coaches, managers and team behind the scenes.
“And also the fans, to be able to have that moment and a memory to mark it with.”
Liverpool players will receive medals as well as the main gong itself, while one suggestion has been to host a socially-distanced trophy presentation as demonstrated by Salzburg in Switzerland.
The Swiss champions had to stand in spaced-out circles as the captain raised the trophy aloft, although some fans were confused as to why when the players had been in contact throughout the previous 90 minutes.
The Premier League are keen to give Liverpool their moment though – and we might see similar at the FA Cup final on August 1.
Salzburg lifted the trophy in a socially distanced ceremonyCredit: AFP – Getty
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
