Sky Sports host apologises to Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk during trophy party

Liverpool were finally awarded the Premier League trophy, almost a month after becoming champions, and celebrated their league win at Anfield in jubilant scenes on Sunday
Sky Sports presenter Kelly Cates apologised to Liverpool title-winners Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk on Sunday afternoon following the Reds' draw with Crystal Palace at Anfield. Cates was left offering her regrets for interupting the pair's opportunity to celebrate in front of fans after finally receiving the Premier League trophy on the final day of the season.
Arne Slot's side could not sign off with a victory but have already been champions for a month after securing the title with a win over Tottenham in April. That did not stop jubilant celebrations following the full-time whistle against the Eagles however.
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Van Dijk and Salah were at the heart of marking the club's achievement but were eventually dragged away to conduct broadcasting duties. Liverpool captain Van Dijk had held the trophy aloft to kickstart the party inside Anfield and sang You Never Walk Alone with supporters.
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When Cates was eventually able to grab both to conduct an interview, she began by saying: "Thank you so much for coming over to talk with us, apologies for dragging you away from these incredible scenes. Virgil thank you so much, congratulations."
Reflecting on the moment, Salah explained the joy he was experiencing and the difference in comparison to Liverpool's previous Premier League win. "It's incredible, last time we didn't have a chance to do it in front of the Kop [due to Covid restrictions], today we had a chance and it is an incredible feeling to win the Premier League for this club," the Egyptian said.
"I don't think so (heard Anfield so loud), I don't think so, it's a really great feeling to win the second one with the fans, I am really happy."
Van Dijk added: "It's incredible. The moment was against Spurs. It felt like four months ago, but I am very emotional. It's a special day for my wife, for my kids, it's incredible to be champions. No one can take this away.
"I love this club, I love the fans, I love everything it stands for. I am really happy and we will keep going."
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A tearful Trent Alexander-Arnold meanwhile declared his Liverpool finale "the best day of his life". The Reds ace is to depart with the end of his contract.
"I didn't know what to expect at Anfield after what happened a few weeks ago. To get the reception that I got means more than anything to me," he said.
"I hope that one day the fans of this club will be able to recognise the hard work and everything I've done for this team. There wasn't a second where I didn't think about this team. I've loved every single minute of it. It goes down as the best day of my life for me."

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