Jurgen Klopp has hit out at the behaviour of Liverpool supporters after thousands gathered around Anfield and in the city centre following their historic title win.

Manchester City‘s defeat at Chelsea last Thursday sparked scenes of jubilation all over Liverpool, with fans celebrating together into the early hours of Friday.

Supporters had been told to stay at home and adhere to the government’s social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic, but those warnings were ignored by large numbers of fans, many of whom had been waiting 30 years to see their side crowned champions.

‘Please, celebrate in a safe way where we don’t risk spreading this awful disease’: Jurgen Klopp begs Liverpool fans to stop their huge city centre gatherings after supporters fought with police following title triumph

Between the lines

Liverpool fans ignored social distancing guidelines to celebrate winning the title

Supporters gathered at Anfield on Thursday and in the city centre on Friday

Jurgen Klopp has told fans to ‘celebrate in a safe way’ amid Covid-19 pandemic

The Reds boss says supporters should not ‘risk spreading this awful disease’

Trouble erupted between fans and police, with 15 people arrested on Friday