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Liverpool’s Premier League coronation could arrive this week, bringing with it not only silverware but the tradition of a Guard of Honour from rival clubs.

With a commanding 13-point lead at the top of the table, Liverpool are all but certain to seal their 20th league title in the coming days.

Arsenal’s 4-0 win over Ipswich delayed celebrations slightly, but a loss to Crystal Palace on Wednesday or a Liverpool win over Tottenham on Sunday would secure the title for Arne Slot’s men.

A long-standing gesture of respect in English football, the Guard of Honour sees opposition players line up and applaud the newly crowned champions as they walk out of the tunnel.

Though not officially mandated by Premier League regulations, the tradition is often agreed upon between clubs, particularly when there’s a sense of mutual respect or sportsmanship.

However, it has caused friction in the past, especially when fierce rivals are involved or when players seem less than enthusiastic about the custom.

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If Arsenal had lost to Palace, Liverpool would have walked out to a Guard of Honour at Anfield this Sunday, potentially from Tottenham Hotspur.

With manager Ange Postecoglou openly admiring Liverpool, he may push for the gesture to be carried out, despite Spurs being top-four rivals.

But the real drama could come later.

Chelsea and Arsenal, both long-time adversaries, are on Liverpool’s fixture list and could be in line to participate.

For Arsenal, the prospect would be particularly painful given their recent title collapse.

If required, a Guard of Honour at the Emirates would be a symbolic reminder of how Liverpool surged ahead in the final stretch.

In 2020, Manchester City’s Guard of Honour for Liverpool was heavily criticised, with fans calling it “disrespectful” after some City players stopped clapping before all of Liverpool’s players had entered the pitch.

Still, the tradition has a rich history:

Manchester United applauded Arsenal in 1991

Chelsea gave Leicester a Guard of Honour in 2016

Arsenal clapped United in 2013, even with Robin van Persie returning

Liverpool themselves honoured Chelsea in 2015

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If Liverpool are crowned this week, these are the clubs who might be expected to show their respect (as per The Mirror):

Tottenham (Anfield – this weekend)
Chelsea
Arsenal
Brighton
Crystal Palace

Whether every team complies remains to be seen, but Liverpool fans will relish every opportunity to celebrate a dominant title-winning campaign.

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