How did Liverpool end their wait for a title – and what next for the Reds?

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Liverpool’s long wait for a league title was finally ended after 30 years when Manchester City’s defeat to Chelsea handed a 19th championship to the club.

Having finished second with a record 97 points to Pep Guardiola’s side last season this success has been more than two years in the making.

Here PA’s Carl Markham looks at how it was achieved and what has to be done next.

Liverpool came close in the past 30 years, what significant factor got them over the line this time?

Liverpool win the Premier League package
No one person has done more to change Liverpool into a title-winning force than manager Jurgen Klopp (Peter Byrne/PA)

How has he done it?

The recruitment of the likes of Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah improved the squad.
The recruitment of the likes of Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah improved the squad (Phil Noble/NMC Pool)

What changed from those near misses?

Virgil Van Dijk's influence has been immeasurable
Virgil Van Dijk’s influence has been immeasurable (Anthony Devlin/PA)

What has been the difference with closest challengers Manchester City this season?

Jurgen Klopp calls his players
Jurgen Klopp calls his players “mentality monsters” (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Where do they go from here?

Striker Rhian Brewster offers a glimpse into Liverpool's future
Striker Rhian Brewster offers a glimpse into Liverpool’s future (Barrington Coombs/PA)

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