Merseyside Police sealed off roads near Anfield stadium last night as they tried to disperse thousands of Liverpool fans who gathered outside the ground to celebrate their team ending its 30-year wait to win the Premier League title.

The Reds, who had to endure a three-month wait for glory amid the coronavirus pandemic, were crowned champions on Thursday after Manchester City failed to beat Chelsea.

However, within an hour of the result, thousands of fans flocked to Anfield to let off flares, chant and celebrate the title win, while ignoring social distancing measures.

Some 5,000 fans managed to surround the stadium before police sealed off roads leading to it, though they made no move to break up the party.

A handful of police vans and uniformed officers waited near the ground - though the celebrations were peaceful despite a lack of social distancing. A police helicopter was also seen circling the ground.

Manchester City's defeat gave Liverpool a first title win since 1990, ending 30 years of hurt and near-misses after multiple second place finishes.

Despite social distancing measures being in place across the city, fans still flocked to Anfield by foot and car to mark their side's moment of glory.

The roads were clogged outside the ground and some fans even climbed up the steps of the main stand. Reds supporters honked their horns and fireworks were set off as Chelsea's victory over Manchester City was confirmed, with hundreds of fans partying outside the main stand.

Despite some wearing masks, the majority ignored social distancing rules as they waved flags and scarves and embraced while marking their Premier League triumph.

One fan was cheered as he walked with a can of beer and a Jurgen Klopp mask, some were in tears and others carried children as young as four on their shoulders.

The players celebrated the title triumph at the four-star hotel this evening.

Each player were asked to drive themselves in their own cars. Defender Andy Robertson arrived in his yellow Lamborghini.

The players sang 'Champions' as the final whistle went.

One source said: 'The players were outside on the green and had a bbq. There was a large TV screen where they watched the match.

'Golfers could hear them singing, and you could even hear the singing from the road outside the resort.

'It is a great night for Liverpool. They are great fans of waited so long for this moment. It's just a shame that they can't enjoy it together in the central Liverpool. What a party that would've been.'

Sadio Mané smiled broadly and waved at a cluster of Liverpool fans as he was one of the first to drive away from the celebrations.

Word soon got round of where the Premier League champions were partying and an hour after the final whistle around 25 fans gathered at the gates.

They cheered when a fan appeared from a car waving a replica Premier League trophy.

Last night's result leaves Jurgen Klopp's men 23 points ahead of Pep Guardiola's side with just 21 left to play for.

It is confirmation of what has been apparent for a long time, given Liverpool's dominance during the campaign, of which there was further evidence on Wednesday evening when they thrashed Crystal Palace 4-0.

Liverpool, who narrowly missed out on the title to Manchester City last season, have been in stellar form all seasons, losing just one match on their path to glory.

Though the title had been destined to head to Merseyside because of Liverpool's huge lead, there were fears the coronavirus pandemic would cause the season to be cancelled, potentially breaking the hearts of fans.

But the government allowed the Premier League to restart, paving the way to tonight's crowning.

MajesticKris:
Hmmmmm pls I still want to travel to the UK ohh.. make we help stop the spread of COVID-19 abeg...

izuch:
Another outbreak looming

izuch:
Another outbreak looming

izuch:
Another outbreak looming

EbukaHades10:
No be only Outbreak, na prison break .


When people gathered, did concert and help protests for black lives matter, u no come out to talk "another outbreak looming"

Loom ni.


Take beer make u dey alright

DenreleDave:


Wayray, why u kon face the guy like that na

EbukaHades10:

Na the one wey less than 2000 fans dey celebrate na im outbreak go loom. If e loom, make e loom

izuch:
Another outbreak looming

DenreleDave:


Guy, EbukaHades10 say if he wan loom, make he loom ooo

No be me talk am, na EbukaHades10 talk am


Ebuka na hardened liverpool supporter