Jumping the gun or an elaborate hoax? Footage shows 'Liverpool' engraved onto the Premier League trophy as this season's winners... but is it just a prank as the Reds march to the title?

Liverpool have seemingly had their name on the Premier League trophy for months now and it appears that it could have already been engraved on it too.

Footage has emerged of the Premier League trophy appearing to have already been engraved with the Reds as champions for this season.

It is unclear whether or not the trophy is a replica but it is clear that Liverpool have been engraved as the 2019-20 winners.