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Apr 2025
34m 39s

Champions! Champions!

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans from Anfield as Liverpool celebrate securing their second Premier League title in five years.


Amidst the fireworks, the guys look back on an unforgettable day at Anfield as the Reds had to come from behind to put five past Tottenham Hotspur, with Mohamed Salah even finding time for a selfie during his goal celebration!


The panel also dish out some well-deserved praise for Arne Slot, having masterminded Liverpool’s procession to the Premier League title, securing top spot with four games to play.


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Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson

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