On the final day of the 2024–25 Premier League season, Anfield witnessed a remarkable display of sportsmanship as Liverpool and Crystal Palace exchanged unprecedented guards of honour.
Liverpool, having secured the Premier League title under manager Arne Slot, were first to be honoured. Crystal Palace, fresh from their historic FA Cup victory over Manchester City, lined up to applaud the newly crowned champions as they took to the pitch. This gesture marked a rare moment where the visiting team initiated the tradition, setting the stage for a unique pre-match ceremony.
In a reciprocal act of respect, Liverpool formed their own guard of honour for Crystal Palace, acknowledging their achievement in winning the FA Cup. This mutual recognition between the two clubs highlighted the spirit of camaraderie and mutual respect that defines the beautiful game.
The match itself concluded in a 1–1 draw. Ismaïla Sarr opened the scoring for Palace, capitalising on a defensive lapse. Despite being reduced to ten men following Ryan Gravenberch's red card, Liverpool equalised late through Mohamed Salah, who scored his 29th league goal of the season. The game also marked the final appearance at Anfield for Liverpool's vice-captain, Trent Alexander-Arnold, adding an emotional layer to the day's events.
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