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LIVERPOOL are parading the Premier League trophy RIGHT NOW with thousands of fans lining the streets!The Reds lifted the trophy yesterday after a stunning campaign in which they won the title by 10 points.Liverpool last won the league in 2020 – but fans were unable to celebrate with their title-winners due to Covid lockdown.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL of the latest from the parade below…Parade trackerSo how far from the end are we?Well, the bus is currently about 2 miles away from the finish line.Normally that’d take a couple of minutes – but I’ve got a hunch we could be here a while longer!Copy linkCopiedAbsolute scenesThe streets are packed in a sea of red.Fans are loving every moment.One person NOT loving the moment? The driver of the Arriva bus who somehow made their way onto the parade route and got stuck.That’s what local reports are claiming… iconic moment.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedWhat an atmosphereThere is no sign of this party slowing down.In fact, as we get closer and closer to the bus’ end point, it’s getting more and more lively.Fans are making the most of their Bank Holiday out in their tens of thousands. Probably more like hundreds of thousands, really.Credit: ReutersCredit: PACopy linkCopiedDouble double DutchThere’s a strong Dutch contingent in this Liverpool side.The gaffer: Arne Slot.The captain: Virgil van Dijk.Best player not named Mo Salah: Ryan Gravenberch.Mr Versatile: Cody Gakpo.And right now it’s Van Dijk hyping up the crowd.He’s got the trophy in his hands, holds it aloft and the crowd are LOVING it.With Jeremie Frimpong expected to come, Liverpool fans have a lot to love about Holland right now.Copy linkCopiedOle, ole, ole”Championes, championes, ole ole ole…” is the cry.Darwin Nunez has also got his hands on a Liverpool-themed championship belt to commemorate the day.Naturally.Credit: PACredit: PACopy linkCopiedParades galoreIt’s not just Liverpool fans who are enjoying a parade today.Crystal Palace are at Selhurst Park celebrating their first-ever trophy, having won the FA Cup earlier this month.But Napoli are also parading having clinched a dramatic Serie A title.The weather there is, err, different. The colour scheme? Even more so…Credit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWhere are ya?It really is something out there on the streets of Liverpool.Confetti, scarves, flags… umbrellas.But also, flares. Lots of smokin’, red flares.This picture just about sums it up… can the players even see the fans at this point?Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedIn the immortal words of Klopp: “Boom”The bus has rounded a corner and been hit by a barrage of confetti cannons.I refuse to believe that wasn’t a perfectly executed plan.It was relentless, like the sound of the NYE fireworks show on the Thames, it was a thunderous volley of explosions.And the bus has been rained on (err, by confetti, I don’t just mean the actual rain.)Credit: PACredit: PACredit: PACopy linkCopiedDon’t move a muscleOr in fact, maybe it’s more CAN’T move a muscle.Liverpool is packed. The sea is red is bouncing… but on the spot.You couldn’t swing an Etruscan shrew, let alone a cat out there.Drink. It. In.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedWhat a Mo-mentWe can’t get through the parade without talking about this man: Mohamed Salah.One of THREE Liverpool stars who was set to be out of contract this summer, along with Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.But Salah, along with Van Dijk, will be staying.And his outrageous season – at one stage set to shatter all records – is a huge reason why Liverpool are even enjoying this parade right now.Check out his Premier League stats for 2024-25… and him in part Mo-od.(I love that’s he got one of those old-school disposable Kodak cameras… low-tech, high nostalgia).Credit: PACredit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedFandemoniumOf course, this day is for the players and the staff, recognising their incredible achievement.But really? Really, it’s for the fans.They. Are. Loving. It.Credit: AFPCredit: AFPCredit: AFPCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedFirst Australia, now MaltaFans really are coming from all over the globe to soak in this atmosphere.Local reports claim a woman has flown over from Malta, arriving in the UK at 10am and is due to fly back at 9pm… all to experience this.They’re claiming there are 4,000 fans have flown in from Malta to visit Merseyside today.That’s incredible!Copy linkCopiedEnough talk… more players!Yeah they’re loving this, aren’t they.How could they not?They’ve won the league and they’re being treated like royalty here today.Check it out.Credit: APCredit: AlamyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCome from a land Down UnderFans have waited HOURS after picking their prime parade spot.And all to see their heroes for about 20 seconds before the bus is out of sight again.That’s commitment, yes.But THIS… this is something else. Local reports claim a man flew in to the UK and whizzed up to Merseyside from AUSTRALIA.Not to watch a match, not to see the title-clinching moment… just to soak in the atmosphere.He waited in the Jolly Miller pub and lived his dream as the bus trundled past.Someone, anyone, please… get that man a beer!Copy linkCopiedWhere’s Arne?Look closely.Look around.Actually… just look smack bang in the middle of this picture.It’s the boss. The title-winning boss. It’s Arne Slot… instant Liverpool legend.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedBest seats in the houseLiverpool fans are EVERYWHERE.Some want that road-side vantage point.Some are… let’s say “getting more creative”.Check it out…Credit: AlamyCredit: AlamyCredit: AlamyCredit: AlamyCopy linkCopied”Best city in the world”Curtis Jones, the local lad in the team, has just called Liverpool “the best city in the world”.He’s loving playing a bigger role in his boyhood team.Bucket hat on (in red, of course) and phone in hand to snap the hoards of supporters, he is living his best life.Jones is joined by Dominik Szoboszlai – who has loudly demanded they “PARTY” – and the “Greek Scouser”, Kostas Tsimikas… who briefly ripped the microphone from the TV presenter to take over TV duties.Sensational stuff.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGive me more playersYour wish is my command.They’re in the party mood.The beers are flowing, the smiles are wider than ever.Wataru Endo, the cult icon that he is, is loving it.WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT?Credit: AFPCredit: AFPCredit: AlamyCopy linkCopied”We Found Love”Actually… we found Calvin Harris.He’s returned as Liverpool on-board, parade bus DJ.For those who don’t know who he is… oh forget it. You know who he is!Harris joined the Reds in 2022 for the Carabao Cup and FA Cup parade.And he’s back, after being invited by Virgil van Dijk. What a man.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedI know what you’re thinking……”Stop talking and show me Darwin Nunez”.Well, probably not, actually.But anyway, he’s here and he’s living his best life.Of course, he’s expected to leave this summer after two action-packed, never-know-what-you’re-going-to-get kinda seasons.Nunez has attracted the attention of Saudi clubs, who could come close to meeting his £85million price-tag.If this is farewell, what a farewell it is.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBy any means necessaryFans are out in their droves to catch a glimpse of their heroes.There are supporters on rooftops, as well as lining the streets.But, most-impressively, there’s even some scaffolding erected for a few fans to get an even better view of it all.Talk about commitment…Copy linkCopiedWon’t dampen the spiritsThe rain is coming down as a puff of umbrellas has gone up around the city.But it’s not dampening the spirits.And it’s not extinguishing the fireworks, either!Credit: APCopy linkCopiedYNWAIn between the pounding music and sea of flare smoke engulfing the city, there’s occasionally an outbreak of something familiar.”When you walk through a storm…”The opening line appears to prick up the ears of the Reds faithful who’ll roar out an impassioned version of “You’ll Never Walk Alone”.Even over all the horns (reminiscent of 2010’s vuvuzelas at times), the fans are making themselves heard.Incredible.Copy linkCopiedHow did we get here?Rival fans have been quick to make snide comments.”Oh Manchester City have been so poor”.”Arsenal would have won it if not for injuries”.”Chelsea got off to a slow start”.And then there’s whatever was going on at Manchester United and Tottenham. Ouch.But do you know what? WHO CARES?Liverpool were far and away the best and – crucially – most-consistent team all season.The Reds lost just TWICE before the title was wrapped up with an emphatic 5-1 win over Tottenham at Anfield.You can forgive them for going on holiday a wee bit early. This title was months of hard work and grinding in the making.Credit: AlamyCredit: PACopy linkCopied”Ours Again”The bus is weaving its way through the city as players and staff beam down towards the fans.There’s the odd Everton fan out there, dressed in blue.But they’re getting into the spirit. One Toffees fan claimed she’s there as she’s “proud of the city”.Friendly derby, indeed…The bus is adorned with the words “Premier League champions” and “OURS AGAIN”.It’s Liverpool’s second Premier League title and 20th top-flight crown. Those are numbers not to be sniffed at.Credit: GettyCredit: EPACopy linkCopied More

THE final day of the Premier League is here, and the action is UNDERWAY around the Premier League!Manchester City took the first step towards the Champions League, with Gundogan scoring an acrobatic effort to put Guardiola’s side ahead.Newcastle, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest are all level, with the Blues and Forest taking on each other at the City Ground.Aston Villa have a big task ahead of them in the second 45 minutes, as Emi Martinez was shown red for a last ditch challenge on Rasmus Hojlund at Old Trafford.The top seven are guaranteed to be playing European football next season, but there is a scenario that eighth could also join, which Brighton and Brentford are battling for.Elsewhere, Trent Alexander-Arnold is on the bench in his final Liverpool appearance, as the side will lift the Premier League trophy against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace TODAY.Kick off times: 4pm BSTTV channels: Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main EventLive streams: NOW TVCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL the action from the final day with our live blog below…KICK-OFF!Back underway at the City Ground.The last – and biggest – 45 minutes of the campaign!Copy linkCopiedBit of a break…Delay to the second half kick-offs in the games involving the Champions League hunters.That Emi Martinez red card meant the half time whistle at Old Trafford was a bit later than the rest.And the Premier League are determined that all games involving those in contention will kick off at the same time…Copy linkCopiedFrom Jack Rosser at Portman RoadThere has been a real lack of intensity from both sides at Portman Road, but the Hammers are ahead thanks to an Ipswich clanger.The real star of the first half has been 40-year-old Lukasz Fabianski.The Pole, playing his final game for the club, is putting on a display to show he’s still got it.There have been a couple of fine balls over the top, two very good saves and even a Cruyff turn.Copy linkCopiedHow we look at the breakThe positions from 1-7 have stayed the same throughout that 45 minutes and look the same at the break.The only change in the games that matter is Brentford finding themselves in 8th spot as they lead Wolves and Brighton trail at Tottenham.That could prove crucial depending on other results and Chelsea in midweek!Forest knew they needed to win and needed Newcastle or Villa to step up.The Toon have been lacklustre and Villa are now down to 10 men, yet both games are still 0-0.Is it written in the stars for Nuno and co?Copy linkCopiedFrom Dave Kidd at the City Ground It’s been anxious, fractious stuff at the City Ground with the height of the stakes all too apparent for both Forest and Chelsea. Pedro Neto and Chris Wood have squandered close-range volleyed chances and Anthony Elanga had a penalty shout turned down after a tangle with Cole Palmer.But it’s very much nil-nil with a big 45 to come. Copy linkCopiedFrom Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordHas Emi Martinez just blown Aston Villa’s chances of Champions League football?His rush of blood as he raced out to body check Rasmus Hojlund earned a red card – and has left his team in big trouble.They weren’t performing at all with 11 men either and are lucky to still be on terms. A huge effort is needed from them from here.Copy linkCopiedAcross the grounds As for the rest of the league, here’s how the matches shape-up at half-time: Bournemouth 0-0 LeicesterFulham 0-1 Man CityIpswich 0-1 West HamLiverpool 0-1 Crystal PalaceMan Utd 0-0 Aston VillaNewcastle 0-0 EvertonNottm Forest 0-0 ChelseaSouthampton 0-1 ArsenalTottenham 1-0 BrightonWolves 0-1 BrentfordCopy linkCopiedLatest updates – Arsenal break deadlock Arsenal is now in the lead!Kieran Tierney, making his final game for the Gunners before rejoining his childhood club Celtic, taps in at the near post after Ben White crosses low into the area.What a fitting way to leave Arsenal.Wolves 0-1 BrentfordSouthampton 0-1 ArsenalNewcastle 0-0 EvertonLiverpool 1-0 Crystal PalaceTottenham 1-0 BrightonCopy linkCopiedHT: Nottingham Forest 0-0 ChelseaGoalless at the break in a pretty nervy and first half, which has made it rather dull.But it’s still all to play for after the break!Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Everton – HALFTIME David Moyes’ men have played the role of frustrators expertly. Newcastle United’s key men have had little space to operate, with a spew of corners sourcing their best chances. As it stands, the result will confirm Champions League status. Copy linkCopiedNottingham Forest 0-0 ChelseaCucurella drags down Elanga in front of the dugouts, yet still no yellow card…One minute added on as the floated free kick is pretty awful and straight to Sanchez.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Aston Villa45+1. Emiliano Martinez is sent off!!The Aston Villa goalkeeper – so often brilliant, so often stupid – has done it again, ending a first half in which he has been excellent with a moment of utter madness.Matty Cash’s woeful backpass from halfway is seized upon by Rasmus Hojlund but, with Martinez miles out of his goal, the striker’s first act is to push the ball left past the keeper.What follows is absurd with Martinez launching himself straight at the Dane, clattering into him at full force.Referee Thomas Bramall is straight over with the red card, and there can be few complaints – despite the fact that Hojlund’s touch is so heavy.This is likely to be Martinez’s last game for Villa, and it’s ended 45 minutes early and in ridiculous fashion.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Everton45 – Isak unable to etch his multi-facted dangerousness into this game yet. Everton centre-halves continue to marhsall him out of the danger zones as Barnes is unable to find him across the ball after a wonderful Guimarães back heel cuts the Toffees apart. One minute added. Copy linkCopiedFulham 0-1 Man City43. The Cottagers go close again with half-time looming.Tom Cairney – who is looking like prime Kevin De Bruyne – sprays a pass out to Harry Wilson on the right. He cuts inside, fires, and forces Ederson into a sharp save.Andreas Pereira is first to the rebound, only to shoot into the side netting.Copy linkCopiedNottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea42. MASSIVE CHANCE for Chris Wood!So, so nearly a huge goal before the break and he’ll be kicking himself not to have it.He’s been crying out for service all afternoon and gets it when Aina curls a terrific ball into the box from the right.Sanchez comes off his line to claim the low ball in but Wood nips in ahead of him and makes contact but diverts it a yard over!Copy linkCopiedIpswich 0-1 West Ham43. West Ham grab the lead at Portman Road shortly before the break!Ipswich have enjoyed the better of the first half, but it’s the visitors who have struck first through James Ward-Prowse.It’s a straightforward finish from the midfielder, who steers home right-footed following good work from Jarrod Bowen.The Hammers captain had done well to take advantage of a mistake from his opposite number Sam Morsy before his unselfish act in the box.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Aston Villa39. Aston Villa finally start to edge their way into this encounter.John McGinn has had a couple of sighters in the last few minutes, although hasn’t been willing to put any faith in his right foot.Now the visitors force a corner, although it turns out to be one that doesn’t trouble Altay Bayindir in the United goal.In terms of the Champions League chasing clubs, only Manchester City have found the back of the net. Newcastle’s home game with Everton and the crunch clash between Forest and Chelsea remain goalless.Copy linkCopiedNottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea39. Ironic cheers around the City Ground as Wood wins a free kick on halfway.That’s taken short and Elanga tries to drive down the left and cut into the box but it’s Palmer doing the defensive work to shove him off the ball and get it clear.Copy linkCopiedLatest updates – Liverpool trail, Brentford up to 8thDean Henderson keeps Palace ahead. Luis Diaz spins and shoots after Mo Salah floats a beautiful pass into his path, but Henderson saves with his legs and the ball travels behind for a corner that is easily cleared.As he attempts to leave his impact on the game, Diaz has already had three opportunities.Wolves 0-1 BrentfordSouthampton 0-0 ArsenalNewcastle 0-0 EvertonLiverpool 1-0 Crystal PalaceTottenham 1-0 BrightonCopy linkCopiedFulham 0-1 Man City35. Tom Cairney almost gets Fulham back on level terms in West London.The Cottagers captain is unfortunate when his volley crashes into Bernardo Silva, and then he goes even closer when Andreas Pereira tees him for a second go.A trademark left-foot curler follows and is inches wide of Ederson’s left-hand post.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Everton37 – Gordon hits the byline with the knowledge he has the immediate advantage on Young with a yellow card and gets his cross in which Mykolenko nicks out for another corner. It follows a series of corners from Tonali, with Botman seeing two efforts stopped by Pickford. Copy linkCopiedFrom Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordA surprisingly positive start from United amid the gloom – as they bid to at least give their supporters something to smile about.Mount and Fernandes should both have given the home side an early lead while sub Dalot struck a post.But as we know, United don’t score nearly enough goals –  and fans will be starting to feel like they’ve seen this movie before.Villa have yet to get going. Copy linkCopiedNottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea31. First yellow card of the game and it’s Elliot Anderson who picks it up.His tenth of the season as he wiped out Noni Madueke on halfway.The Forest fans unhappy about that one. Not so much he received a yellow as it was reckless, but that Chelsea have maybe got away with one or two before that.Hopefully that sparks the game into life a touch.Copy linkCopiedNottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea29. What a chance – and what a miss!Chelsea catch Forest a bit out of position at the back and Palmer finds himself out on the right.His cross in with his weaker right foot is a cracker and Neto – on the stretch and finishing awkwardly – can’t keep the ball down six yards out and blazes well over!Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Everton31 – The pace quickens as Livarmento cuts inside and mustards his pass to Tonali. The Italian is urged to shoot, which he obliges and Pickford answers his call to action with a parry that Isak can’t rebound in as the Everton goalkeeper recovers quick. Copy linkCopied More