Merseyside Police made 10 arrests for public order offences on Thursday night as Liverpool supporters celebrated their club ’ s first Premier League title .
Thousands of Liverpool fans spent the night celebrating outside Anfield and in the city centre after they were crowned champions of England for the first time in 30 years , Skysports reports .
Supporters gathered outside the stadium after Manchester City’ s 2 - 1 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday confirmed Jurgen Klopp’ s side as league champions , with seven games to spare .
Huge crowds of fans sang songs and let off flares outside Anfield , prompting warnings from police concerned about mass gatherings ignoring social distancing measures .
Merseyside Police closed roads around Anfield at 11 pm and advised motorists to avoid the area .
Assistant Chief Constable Rob Carden credited fans who had remained at home to celebrate, and urged those who ignored social distancing regulations to “ do the right thing” in the coming days , with Merseyside having been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic .
“ I would like to congratulate Liverpool FC on deservedly winning the Premier League title , and thank the thousands of Liverpool fans across Merseyside who celebrated at home , as they have for the previous games played behind closed doors , ” the assistant chief constable said .
“ The overwhelming majority of fans have recognised the fact that now is not the time to gather together to celebrate, and chose to mark the event safely. They are a credit to this city . ”
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