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Liverpool demolished Tottenham 5-1 to clinch the Premier League title at an impassioned Anfield yesterday, sealing a record-equalling 20th English top-flight crown.
Arne Slot’s men stormed back after conceding a surprise early goal to dominate the first half as the decibel level soared among 60 000-plus crowd. Liverpool are now level with bitter rivals Manchester United as the joint-most successful club in English top-flight history.
Manager Arne Slot paid tribute to his predecessor Jurgen Klopp moments after his side won the Premier League title.
“It feels great. I don’t think I want to say a lot. The only thing now is to send my appreciation to Jurgen Klopp,” Slot, who replaced Klopp as Liverpool manager last summer, told LFCTV.
The 46-year-old immediately launched into a rendition of the song Klopp asked Liverpool fans to sing after his final game last May, but replaced the lyrics “Arne Slot” with “Jurgen Klopp”.
“The work Jurgen and Pep (Lijnders) did – the culture, work-rate, quality – was outstanding,” Slot told Sky Sports.
“We started really well and maybe it helped that (Manchester) City had a difficult spell that they have not had in five years. When the season started, we would have been happy with top four. But I don’t think that is fair on the players as they are much better than that and they have shown it this season.”
Dominic Solanke gave Spurs a surprise lead at Anfield, but Slot had no doubts his side would turn things around.
“It was clear we couldn’t lose this game. Everyone on the bus said there’s no way we’re going to lose this game,” he told LFCTV.
“They always find a way to win. I’m incredibly proud, not only of the players but the people standing here, sport directors, my staff members, we should give them a big round of applause.” – BBC/Supersport.
Online Reporter