Klopp urges Liverpool fans to celebrate title win 'in a safe way'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged fans of the club to celebrate "in a safe way" after thousands gathered on the city's waterfront on Friday night.
Supporters gathered at the Pier Head for a second night of celebrations after the club became champions of England for the first time in 30 years on Thursday.
A number of arrests were made as glasses and bottles were thrown at police officers as the celebrations continued in the city centre into the early hours.
Merseyside Police said £10,000 worth of damage was caused to the Liver Building after a firework landed on a balcony.
In an open letter to the Liverpool Echo newspaper, Klopp wrote of his love for the fans' passion, commitment and understanding of the game as he thanked them and the city for helping the club to win the Premier League title.
He continued: "We have all done so much to fight Covid-19 and this effort cannot go to waste. We owe it to ourselves and each other to do what is right and at this moment that means being together and being there for one another by being apart."