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The party atmosphere started long before kick-off on a sunny day in Liverpool, with the streets around Anfield a sea of red as supporters gathered in huge numbers, regardless of whether they had a ticket for the match or not.<\/p>\n
With Crystal Palace having won the FA Cup last week, their fans had also arrive in party spirit and there was a classy moment before kick-off when, after receiving a guard of honour by the Palace players, the home team formed one of their own to mark the Eagles’ trophy success.<\/p>\n
A host of Liverpool legends were in attendance including former Reds boss Jurgen Klopp, while their former captain Alan Hansen returned to Anfield after recovering from a serious health issue to present the trophy at full-time.<\/p>\n
Even when Ismaila Sarr put Palace ahead, the Kop did not skip a beat as they worked their way through a catalogue of Liverpool songs.<\/p>\n
But Salah’s goal and the full-time whistle resulted in the loudest cheer perhaps ever heard for a 1-1 draw as Liverpool ensured there was to be no end-of-season blemish on the campaign.<\/p>\n
“These players and these fans hate losing and that is what they showed today,” said Reds boss Arne Slot.<\/p>\n
“It Is 35 years since the fans could be part of it. Everyone could see what it meant to them and that is what makes it special. <\/p>\n
“You play football for yourself and your family but also for the fans and these ones are special.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n