'This means so much', say jubilant Liverpool fans

Liverpool fans have been dancing, cheering and shedding tears as they celebrate the club's 20th time as champions of England.

The Reds won 5-1 against Tottenham in front of about 60,000 spectators but for 70-year-old Pearl Murphy, who gave her ticket to her daughter as she waited outside the stadium, the atmosphere was just as jubilant outside.

"There are more people outside the ground I think," she said.

She admitted to being "jealous" of her child but said fans outside were "ready to party".

"It's incredible. I feel very emotional - this is such a special club."

It was the first time that fans could celebrate the Premier League victory in 35 years as coronavirus limited public gatherings when they were last champions in 2020.

Truck driver Callum Clair, 34, said: "This is out of this world. It's such a special moment. It's great all the fans can celebrate together "

Roy Boyes, who was at the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, added: "This means so much.

"The last time I saw them win was in 1990, so I've waited a long time. I was at Hillsborough so I have known the bad times but this is the happy time."

Fans sang, danced and let off flares as others perched on vehicles parked around Anfield.

Retired decorator Sean Kelly, 72, of Tuebrook, Liverpool, said: "All our dreams have come true.

"This is such a special club and it feels amazing to have won our 20th title. It's been harsh watching Manchester win so much but now, it's our turn."

Taxi driver Mike Holmes, 44, added: "I had tears in my eyes at the final whistle. It means so much, especially when you see so many fans so happy."

Gary Potter buried his father Tony on Thursday and said: "I am only a Liverpool fan because of him.

"I brought a wreath with his name on to lay at the Hillsborough memorial. He would have loved this."

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