Party time at Anfield as Liverpool win English Premier League title

Fans come out to celebrate after Liverpool claim first Premier League title

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Matthew Smith, Sport Editor
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Thirty years of hurt came to an end for Liverpool when they were confirmed as Premier League champions on Thursday courtesy of second-placed Manchester City's 2-1 defeat by Chelsea.
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While the fate of the title was decided 200 miles south in London, Liverpool fans still came out in force at Anfield to celebrate.
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As the sun set on the hottest day in the UK this year, the Liverpool loyal started to celebrate as news filtered through of Manchester City's defeat at Chelsea.
Reuters
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It ended a long, long wait for supporters, who have seen their team come so close but never get across the line in 30 years.
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Some avid fans even set off fireworks in the Liverpool dusk to mark the occasion.
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Back in London, for Manchester City's Pep Guardiola, it was back to the drawing board and focus on the FA Cup and Champions League competitions.
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