What happened at Anfield when the Liverpool bus arrived ahead of Premier League title decider vs Tottenham

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Liverpool can be crowned Premier League champions today with a result against Tottenham at Anfield.

The Reds have been by far and away the best team in England this season with Arne Slot proving himself as the dream successor to Jurgen Klopp’s throne at Liverpool, with the Reds now in a position to secure the Premier League title with four games left to go.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
1	LiverpoolLiverpool	33	24	7	2	75	31	44	79
2	ArsenalArsenal	34	18	13	3	63	29	34	67
3	NewcastleNewcastle	34	19	5	10	65	44	21	62
4	Man CityManchester City	34	18	7	9	66	43	23	61

Only a point is required for Liverpool to win the Premier League today with former Tottenham captain Michael Dawson giving Spurs no hope of coming away with a shock result on Merseyside this afternoon given their current standing.

And scenes outside Anfield after the team bus arrived at the stadium seem to suggest that Tottenham could be in for a long afternoon.

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Anfield covered in sea of red smoke ahead of Liverpool vs Tottenham

As per video captured by the Daily Mail’s Lewis Steele, Anfield was covered in a sea of red smoke after flares set off by supporters welcomed the Liverpool team bus to today’s game against Tottenham.

With Liverpool fans not having the chance to celebrate the title properly in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the atmosphere around Anfield today is already party-like and filled with jubilation, with supporters waiting for this day all season.

Indeed, Gary Neville has predicted Liverpool to run riot against Tottenham with the north London side fully focused on Thursday’s UEFA Europa League clash against Bodo/Glimt, with Spurs likely to finish in the bottom five of the Premier League this season.

And for Liverpool, today could end up being a day to remember if they give it their all against Tottenham, who could roll over for the Reds to ensure that the Merseyside giants are handed the Premier League title today.

Who starts for Liverpool vs Tottenham this afternoon?

With Trent Alexander-Arnold returning for Liverpool last weekend against Leicester City, Slot has an all-but full squad to call upon today against Tottenham in a game where just one point is enough to secure the title.

And Alexander-Arnold has returned to the starting XI for Liverpool, with Andy Robertson also back as the Anfield side look to blow Tottenham away in what is to be a memorable day for supporters in the British sunshine.

Liverpool’s squad and fans have been waiting for this day all season, and Slot will want to secure the title with a flourish in front of the home support in what is expected to be a game to remember for fans.