Liverpool fans say ‘there will be tears’ as they await victory

Anticipation is building among Liverpool FC fans as they wait to see if their team can triumph in the Premier League later.

Liverpool currently have 79 points and are 12 points clear at the top, with four games to go for second-placed Arsenal.

The Reds must win or draw against Tottenham at Anfield before they can be declared champions.

They last won the league in 2020 after a 30-year wait but the impact of coronavirus restricted public celebrations.

Now fans are hoping to party later as they mark a successful first season for manager Arne Slot, who took over last year.

Local fan Joe Blott, 64, said: “It will be pretty amazing as we won the last one during the pandemic when we couldn’t really celebrate.

“When we were winning everything in the 80s, we kind of took it for granted but not now.”

Retired tanner Fred Kavanagh, 82, said: “It will mean everything to win. I have supported them for a long time and to see them win the title will be amazing.”

He travelled to sunny Anfield with his son and teenage grandson from Clonmel in the Republic of Ireland.

Fred Jnr, 56, said: “It’s going to be very emotional – I am sure there will be a few tears.

“I have my handkerchief ready.”

Peter Tyson, from Whitehaven, Cumbria, says he has seen “the highs and lows”, including in Istanbul in 2005, when the team won the Champions League.

The 59-year-old says: “This will mean the world to me. I’m sure there will be a few tears.”

Carol Timewell, from Wigan in Greater Manchester, says she is expecting an “incredible” experience as she looks forward to seeing the team win the league.

“The last one was a bit subdued but we can celebrate this one properly.”

Liverpool-born Robin Forrest, 54, had travelled from Highgate, north London, for the game with his two sons and daughter.

He said: “It will feel extra special that I’ll be able to celebrate a title win with my children.

“I was here in 1988 when we beat Spurs too so I’m very confident.”

Retired mechanic Alan Anderson, from Walton in Liverpool, added: “This will mean the world to me – everything.

“It will feel amazing to be able to celebrate this one properly as the last one was during Covid.”