Liverpool are just one step away from the Premier League title.

But even if they get the job done, fans hoping to see Virgil van Dijk lifting the trophy this weekend will have to wait a little longer.

The rules of the competition are clear — the Premier League trophy is only handed over on the final home game of the season.

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For Liverpool, that game comes later this month against Crystal Palace.

The party at Anfield is saved for when the final whistle blows on May 25.

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Some might wonder why Liverpool can’t lift the trophy the moment they win it.

“To win the Premier League is special, however and wherever you do it.

According to the Premier League, “The champions are given 40 commemorative medals made of silver… They can be distributed to the manager, players and officials, as the club see fit.”

Van Dijk, full of excitement, also shared, “Like I said, we had this season without a proper pre-season… Let’s see what the season ending will look like and then we have a good break for the first time in quite a while.”

It’s not long now before the trophy comes home, and Liverpool fans are already booking their spots in the parade.