The real reason Liverpool fans were seen setting off blue flares before their Premier League match against Tottenham has now come to light.
On Sunday, Liverpool thrashed Spurs 5-1 to clinch the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s first season in charge, following his appointment last summer.
Goals from Luis Díaz, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, and an own goal by Destiny Udogie secured Liverpool’s 20th league championship, adding another chapter to their historic legacy.
Ahead of kick-off, thousands of supporters packed the streets outside Anfield to welcome the team bus, creating a lively, celebratory atmosphere filled with red smoke from flares.
However, some blue smoke — the color of local rivals Everton — was oddly noticeable in the crowd.
There now seems to be an explanation for the unusual sight.
According to a post by X user LesleyField5, an Everton supporter bought a large quantity of blue flares and swapped their labels with red ones.
“My mates just texted me,” the user wrote. “He bought 10,000 blue flares and spent the last four weeks removing the blue labels and putting red ones on. I hope he manages to sell them all.”
As a result, it appears some Liverpool fans unknowingly set off blue flares during the festivities.
This title marks Liverpool’s first Premier League triumph celebrated in front of fans, after their 2019/20 championship celebrations were held behind closed doors due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Slot’s side secured the title with four matches left and have already equaled Jürgen Klopp’s league title achievement.
Liverpool are expected to receive a guard of honour from Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next Sunday, before facing Arsenal and Brighton, then finally lifting the Premier League trophy at home against Crystal Palace on May 25.