Eyes on the prize at title party to savour

Rush came down from the posh seats at the final whistle to give Salah the prize - and another trophy for leading the division in assists.

- By Simon Mullock

IT was a celebration that started with the first sweet silver song of the lark - and will continue for days.

What was not part of the script was a performance that appeared to confirm that Arne Slot's Premier League champions have been nursing the mother of all hangovers since the title was secured a month ago.

Mo Salah made sure Liverpool did not sign off with a third defeat in four games with an 84th-minute equaliser.