Liverpool have won the Premier League with four matches remaining and will have the chance to celebrate it against Chelsea on Sunday.
The Reds move level with rivals Manchester United on 20 English top-flight titles after smashing Tottenham 5-1 on Sunday.
In doing so, Arne Slot has ended Man City’s run of three consecutive Premier League trophies in his first year since replacing Jurgen Klopp.
And now Liverpool set to receive a guard of honour from Chelsea’s players before their Premier League showdown takes place.
The timely tradition dates back to 1955 when Man United first provided one, ironically for the Blues.
Is a Guard of Honour compulsory?
Premier League sides are under no obligation, nor is there anything in the regulations that requires them to provide a guard of honour.
The sign of respect sees a team line up on parallel sides to applaud the newly crowned champions as they walk out onto the pitch.
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As was the case when Man City gave Liverpool a guard of honour in 2020 to commemorate their rivals’ ending their 30-year wait for a league title.
Bernardo Silva was capture not clapping and instead held drinks in both hands. Before leaving early as the Reds came out.