LIVERPOOL, England -- Through a haze of red smoke, a generation of Liverpool dreams were realised.
Before kick-off, fans came in the thousands, perching in trees and climbing on top of scaffolding to welcome the champions elect to Anfield. Hours later, Liverpool's coronation as Premier League champions was confirmed with a pulsating 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
At the full-time whistle, goalkeeper Alisson Becker sank to his knees in the penalty area. Trent Alexander-Arnold clambered onto Ibrahima Konaté's back as the sky lit up with fireworks.