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Liverpool fans say 'there will be tears' as they await victory 'This means so much', say jubilant Liverpool fans
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Fans are looking forward to a party after being unable to celebrate during the pandemic Liverpool fans celebrate outside the stadium
Anticipation is building among Liverpool FC fans as they wait to see if their team can triumph in the Premier League later. Liverpool fans have been dancing, cheering and shedding tears as they celebrate the club's 20th time as champions of England.
Liverpool currently have 79 points and are 12 points clear at the top, with four games to go for second-placed Arsenal. The Reds won 5-1 against Tottenham in front of about 60,000 spectators but for 70-year-old Pearl Murphy, who gave her ticket to her daughter as she waited outside the stadium, the atmosphere was just as jubilant outside.
The Reds must win or draw against Tottenham at Anfield before they can be declared champions. "There are more people outside the ground I think," she said.
They last won the league in 2020 after a 30-year wait but the impact of coronavirus restricted public celebrations. She admitted to being "jealous" of her child but said fans outside were "ready to party".
Now fans are hoping to party later as they mark a successful first season for manager Arne Slot, who took over last year. "It's incredible. I feel very emotional - this is such a special club."
Local fan Joe Blott, 64, said: "It will be pretty amazing as we won the last one during the pandemic when we couldn't really celebrate. Liverpool beat Spurs 5-1
"When we were winning everything in the 80s, we kind of took it for granted but not now." Pearl Murphy gave her ticket to her daughter as she celebrated with fans outside
About 60,000 fans will fill the stadium with many more watching across the city Red smoke filled the air around Anfield after Liverpool's victory
Joe Blott says fans cannot take victories for granted like they did in the 1980s It was the first time that fans could celebrate the Premier League victory in 35 years as coronavirus limited public gatherings when they were last champions in 2020.
Retired tanner Fred Kavanagh, 82, said: "It will mean everything to win. I have supported them for a long time and to see them win the title will be amazing." Truck driver Callum Clair, 34, said: "This is out of this world. It's such a special moment. It's great all the fans can celebrate together "
He travelled to sunny Anfield with his son and teenage grandson from Clonmel in the Republic of Ireland. Roy Boyes, who was at the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, added: "This means so much.
Fred Jnr, 56, said: "It's going to be very emotional - I am sure there will be a few tears. "The last time I saw them win was in 1990, so I've waited a long time. I was at Hillsborough so I have known the bad times but this is the happy time."
"I have my handkerchief ready." About 60,000 fans filled the stadium with many more watching across the city
Fred Kavanagh, 83, travelled with his son, also called Fred, and 17-year-old grandson Christopher from the Republic of Ireland for the match Fans sang, danced and let off flares as others perched on vehicles parked around Anfield.
Fans soak in the sunshine ahead of the game at Anfield Retired decorator Sean Kelly, 72, of Tuebrook, Liverpool, said: "All our dreams have come true.
Peter Tyson, from Whitehaven, Cumbria, says he has seen "the highs and lows", including in Istanbul in 2005, when the team won the Champions League. "This is such a special club and it feels amazing to have won our 20th title. It's been harsh watching Manchester win so much but now, it's our turn."
The 59-year-old says: "This will mean the world to me. I'm sure there will be a few tears." There was even more demand for tickets for this match and many fans hand to be content watching from outside the ground
The team bus was shrouded in red mist as fans let off flares Fans were ready to party after being unable to celebrate during the pandemic
Fans were in high spirits before kick-off Taxi driver Mike Holmes, 44, added: "I had tears in my eyes at the final whistle. It means so much, especially when you see so many fans so happy."
Carol Timewell, from Wigan in Greater Manchester, says she is expecting an "incredible" experience as she looks forward to seeing the team win the league. Gary Potter buried his father Tony on Thursday and said: "I am only a Liverpool fan because of him.
"The last one was a bit subdued but we can celebrate this one properly." "I brought a wreath with his name on to lay at the Hillsborough memorial. He would have loved this."
There was even more demand for tickets for this match Gary Potter laid a wreath in memory of his late father Tony, who was a fan
A victory will mark a remarkable first season in charge of Liverpool for manager Arne Slot
Liverpool-born Robin Forrest, 54, had travelled from Highgate, north London, for the game with his two sons and daughter.
He said: "It will feel extra special that I'll be able to celebrate a title win with my children.
"I was here in 1988 when we beat Spurs too so I'm very confident."
Retired mechanic Alan Anderson, from Walton in Liverpool, added: "This will mean the world to me - everything.
"It will feel amazing to be able to celebrate this one properly as the last one was during Covid."
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