His achievement helped Liverpool to a second title of the Premier League era, following Jurgen Klopp's triumph in the 2019-20 season, and first in front of supporters since 1990, after their last crown was won during Covid restrictions. It also helped the Reds draw level with north-west rivals Manchester United in winning 20 top-flight titles.

Liverpool are champions of England for the 20th time after clobbering woeful Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday.