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  1. 'The week that was' published at 14:30

    Liverpool players have shared some of their best pictures on social media from the celebrations at Monday's parade and here are some of the highlights.

    Instagram post from Virgil van Dijk at the Liverpool FC title paradeImage source, Instagram
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    "The way the city came together before and after everything - is what makes it such a special place. Liverpool, I love you!"

    Instagram post from Cody Gakpo at the Liverpool FC title paradeImage source, Instagram
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    "A city united in celebration, joy, and God's grace. YNWA."

    Instagram post from Ryan Gravenberch at the Liverpool FC title paradeImage source, Instagram
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    "Silverware with the team, celebrations with the city. Memories for life."

    Instagram post from Curtis Jones at the Liverpool FC title paradeImage source, Instagram
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    "The past month or so..."

    Instagram post from Andrew Robertson at the Liverpool FC title paradeImage source, Instagram
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    "The city showed togetherness before, during and after the parade. We don't take these moments for granted, thank you."

    Instagram post from Joe Gomez at the Liverpool FC title paradeImage source, Instagram
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    "Another day I'll never forget. Never take for granted being a part of this club & city... Thank you reds. The day through my lens."

    Instagram post from Harvey Elliot at the Liverpool FC title paradeImage source, Instagram
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    "This club. These fans. This city, forever in my heart. Thank you for another incredible performance"

    Instagram post from Ibrahima Konate at the Liverpool FC title paradeImage source, Instagram
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    "Thank you for the incredible turnout at the parade. It was special to celebrate with out fans in this amazing city. I also want to wish everyone who was injured in that terrible incident a quick recovery and my thoughts are with you all."

  2. When will the 2025-26 Premier League fixtures be released? published at 08:21

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    The BBC's Ask Me Anything team have done all of the research ahead of the announcement detailing next season's Premier League matches.

    The fixtures for the 2025-26 season will be released at 09:00 BST on Wednesday, 18 June 2025 and the release will include the weekly schedule of all 380 matches.

    The season will begin with a single fixture played on Friday, 15 August 2025 and conclude on Sunday, 24 May 2026, when all matches will be played at 16:00 BST. There will be 33 weekend rounds of fixtures, plus five midweek rounds.

    The exact date and time at which individual matches are played during each weekend will be determined at regular intervals throughout the season, based on TV selections made by broadcasters.

    Read the full article here

  3. A comprehensive look back on number 20published at 08:06

    Virgil van Dijk lifts the Premier League trophyImage source, Getty Images

    Still on a high from Liverpool's Premier League title win? We have you covered.

    In an hour-long special, BBC Radio Merseyside takes you game by game through the record-equalling campaign.

    Listen on BBC Sounds

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  4. Gossip: Real Madrid join race for Wirtzpublished at 07:38

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    Real Madrid are pushing to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Florian Wirtz now his former boss Xabi Alonso has been unveiled as new manager of Los Blancos, despite the 22-year-old Germany international being strongly tipped to join Liverpool. (AS - in Spanish), external

    Brentford have approached Liverpool over signing their £20m-rated Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 26. (Liverpool Echo), external

    Meanwhile, Bayern Munich are interested in Cody Gakpo, with the Bundesliga club one of three teams the Netherlands international would be willing to join. (Florian Plettenberg), external

    Finally, Bournemouth full-back Milos Kerkez has already agreed to join Liverpool and there no concerns over personal terms for the 21-year-old Hungary international. (Fabrizio Romano), external

    Want more transfer stories? Read Thursday's full gossip column

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  5. Fan scorecard: Unsung hero? Ideal signing?published at 15:55 28 May

    Jordan Chamberlain
    Fan writer

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    Season rating: 10/10. We won the Premier League and Manchester United had the their worst season in living memory. I imagine I'd have taken that at the start of the campaign.

    Happy with your manager? Absolutely. I already wouldn't swap him for anybody in the world, including the man he replaced, Jurgen Klopp. He signed nobody bar Federico Chiesa and revitalised a team that had run out energy under the German. He made subtle tactical changes and got the best out of almost every player at his disposal. Imagine how good he's going to be when he gets some of his own signings through the door?

    Unsung hero: Alexis Mac Allister. For me, the best midfielder in the Premier League this season. Ryan Gravenberch has been praised for his brilliance at number six but the Argentine has been better overall. The fact he wasn't up for Premier League player of the year and Declan Rice was is silly.

    Player you would most like to sign: Alexander Isak. The best striker on the planet, coming into his absolute peak. I think it'll be impossible though, so I'd take Florian Wirtz as a playmaking genius instead.

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  6. 'Strength, quality and consistency in all areas'published at 15:54 28 May

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    Here's my quick assessment of Liverpool's Premier League season - and a return to my August predictions.

    Pre-season prediction: 3rd

    Ended the season: 1st

    Worthy winners of a 20th title. Liverpool dominated the Premier League from an early stage and never looked like slipping up as they moved relentlessly while others faltered. A brilliant first season for head coach Arne Slot, who made what many regarded as the impossible task of succeeding Jurgen Klopp look so much easier than it was.

    Mohamed Salah was the inspiration, but this Liverpool team had strength, quality and consistency in all areas. They can now add power from the ultimate position of strength, with Bayer Leverkusen's brilliant Florian Wirtz potentially on the way in a £125m British record deal.

    What I said in August: "While there is understandable anxiety from supporters about the lack of signings, this remains an exceptionally strong Liverpool squad. They will challenge for trophies and finish in the top four."

    Read my assessments of the other 19 teams here

  7. 'We always stand together in the most difficult times'published at 14:01 28 May

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    Everton boss David Moyes has released a statement following the incident in Liverpool after the Reds' trophy parade in the city on Monday.

    Via the Blues' social media, Moyes said he was "shocked and saddened by the deeply distressing scenes that unfolded", adding: "On behalf of all my players and staff, I'd like to pass on my heartfelt best wishes to all those who were injured and affected, as well as their families and friends.

    "I would also like to pay tribute to the first responders and all of the emergency services.

    "One of the things that makes this city special is the solidarity between the people, who always come together in times of hardship.

    "We always stand together in the most difficult times."

  8. Your Liverpool player of the seasonpublished at 13:08 28 May

    We asked you to select your Liverpool player of the season from the four candidates chosen by our fan contributor.

    And with the poll now closed, we can reveal the winner is... Mohamed Salah!

    Here's what Jordan Chamberlain at Empire of the Kop, external said about him:

    Most goals, most assists and the most goal contributions in a Premier League season - ever. Salah has been unrivalled among the division's forwards.

    Liverpool wouldn't have won the title without him - and renewing his contract was absolutely vital to the club's chances of more silverware next term.

    See the final poll breakdown

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  9. You'll Never Walk Alone - from parade bus toppublished at 16:05 27 May

    Liverpool players on top of a parade busImage source, Getty Images

    Before Monday's incident on Water Street, Liverpool players and staff paraded through the city's streets showing off the Premier League trophy.

    Below is a rendition of Reds anthem You'll Never Walk Alone, filmed by BBC Radio Merseyside.

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  10. Which teams put a shift in this season?published at 08:03 28 May

    Chris Collinson
    BBC Sport statistician

    A graph plots distance covered on x axis and sprints on y axis. Brighton covered most distance. Most sprints is Bournemouth followed by Tottenham. Nottingham Forest are low for both metrics.

    Bournemouth and Tottenham were the most physical teams in the Premier League this season when considering the distance they covered and the number of sprints performed.

    The results might explain why they had a lot of injuries.

    Newcastle and Brighton were not too far behind though, with Brighton actually covering the most ground in the league, with fewer sprints.

    Chelsea and Liverpool's style of play saw them sprint a lot but not cover a lot of ground, while Manchester City and Arsenal were the opposite (ran a lot but didn't sprint a lot).

    Nottingham Forest very much had their own style of play this season as they both ran and sprinted the least.

  11. 'We are all with you' - Van Dijkpublished at 13:18 27 May

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    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has posted on his Instagram story saying his "thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected" by the incident at the team's victory parade.

    Alongside a photo of the city's Liver Building behind red smoke, Van Dijk added: "Praying for a speedy recovery for everyone who suffered injuries. We are all with you."

    Earlier on Tuesday, Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan said: "On behalf of all of us here at Liverpool Football Club, I would like to extend our heartfelt thoughts to all those who've been affected by this appalling incident on Water Street.

    "This weekend was one of celebration, emotion and joy spread across the city in our entire fanbase, and it ended in unimaginable scenes of distress.

    "I'd like to pay tribute to our emergency services and partner agencies – Merseyside Police, North West and St John Ambulance Services, and Merseyside Fire and Rescue – who dealt with the incident, and now our hospital staff across the city who are dealing with those who are injured, including tragically four children."

  12. 'Your Liverpool family are behind you' - Dalglishpublished at 12:14 27 May

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    Liverpool's anthem You'll Never Walk Alone "has never felt more appropriate", Sir Kenny Dalglish has said.

    Anfield legend Dalglish says he was "shocked, horrified and deeply saddened" by the incident at the end of Monday's parade in the city.

    He sent his thoughts and prayers to everyone impacted and added: "Your Liverpool family are behind you."

    Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said on Instagram: "My family and I are shocked and devastated. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are injured and affected."

    Ex-Reds defender Another Liverpool great, Jamie Carragher, posted on X, external: "Devastating end to the day. I just pray everyone is OK."

    Everton released a statement saying the club was "deeply saddened by the horrific incident", adding: "As a city we stand together."

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling - my thoughts are with all those injured or affected.

    "Liverpool stands together and the whole country stands with Liverpool. My thoughts and the thoughts of the whole country will be with Liverpool today.

    "I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident."

    Liverpool's staff celebrations planned for Tuesday are understood to have been postponed because of the incident.

  13. 'Hell on earth' - witnesses on parade incidentpublished at 07:35 27 May

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  14. What happened in Liverpool?published at 07:33 27 May

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    A man has been arrested after a car hit a number of pedestrians in Liverpool city centre during the Premier League victory parade on Monday.

    A car collided with a number of pedestrians on Water Street just after 18:00, Merseyside Police said.

    In a statement the force said: "We were contacted at just after 18:00 today, Monday 26 May, following reports a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street.

    "The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained."

    Police later said a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area had been arrested and that he was believed to be the driver.

    The incident is not being treated as terror-related and is believed to be isolated, police said.

    The ambulance service said 27 people had been taken to hospital for treatment, with two, including one child, seriously injured.

    Another 20 people were treated for injuries at the scene, with four children among the injured.

    Four people including a child were lifted from beneath the car, Merseyside chief fire Nick Searle said.

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