Liverpool FC: Ecstatic fans party on the streets

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Liverpool FC have won the Premier League for the first time

Jubilant Liverpool FC fans descended on the streets outside Anfield and in the city centre in their thousands to celebrate winning the Premier League.

Supporters gathered throughout the city to mark the occasion with singing, dancing and fireworks.

Chelsea's 2-1 win against Manchester City on Thursday evening handed the Reds their first Premier League title.

Fans rushed to Anfield as well as congregating outside the city's Bombed Out Church.

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Thousands of fans rushed to the club's Anfield ground to celebrate
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Jurgen Klopp was actually celebrating with his players in a hotel
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Many supporters wore masks and some lit flares
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While others were singing and dancing into the night
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Chelsea's victory over Manchester City handed Liverpool the title
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The club had not won a top-flight title for 30 years
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One fan climbed on to the Bill Shankly statue
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Jordan Henderson will be getting his hands on this soon
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Roads were understandably closed around Anfield

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