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Matt Davies

Liverpool finally get their name engraved on the Premier League trophy

Liverpool's name has been engraved on the Premier League trophy ahead of their long-awaited coronation as champions, which will come following their match against Chelsea on Wednesday.

The Reds claimed a first League title in 30 years earlier July, at the time with a staggering 23 point lead over previous back-to-back champions Manchester City.

Their form has somewhat dipped subsequently, with the opportunity to break Manchester City's Premier League record of 100 points no longer on the cards.

Nonetheless, Liverpool will lift the Premier League trophy for the first time in their history on Wednesday at Anfield in an occasion Jurgen Klopp has admitted will be highly emotional.

While Liverpool's title win is undoubtedly historic, they will have to lift the trophy in a near-empty stadium with supporters prohibited due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Liverpool, in a joint statement by Merseyside Police, LFC, City Council and Spirit of Shankly, have urged supporters watch the game at home to "keep themselves, their families, friends and neighbours safe."

There were mass celebrations outside the stadium following Liverpool's confirmation as champions at the end of June, which the club are looking to avoid in adherence to the government's social distancing measures.

There will be, however, a firework display inside the stadium as Jordan Henderson lifts the trophy, with the club reportedly having set up a pyrotechnic display coming from the Kop end.

The Athletic have also reported Liverpool players will each have an individual area on the platform so they can distance throughout the ceremony.

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