Liverpool were given a public showing of respect by Manchester City last night, as the new Premier League Champions were applauded onto the pitch at the Etihad Stadium.
It’s an old English tradition that’s been upheld for years, and Pep Guardiola made certain his team would be giving the Reds a warm welcome.
In truth it was a somewhat cold affair – with many City players looking half-hearted and simply not wanting to show their respect.
It was awkward but it happened, and here are some of the best photographs taken of the memorable Guard of Honour:
The Reds are out to a guard of honour at the Etihad 👏🔴#MCILIV pic.twitter.com/oVuEuBUR0n
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 2, 2020
Guard of Honour.#LFC #MCILIV #LFCchampions #Liverpool pic.twitter.com/Ld1ewV7HCv
— LFC Photo (@LFCphoto) July 2, 2020
#mcfc guard of honour for #lfc #MCILIV #LFCchampions pic.twitter.com/H2OKTg4QAM
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) July 2, 2020
A guard of honour for the Champions of England 👏👏👏 Stream a replay of @ManCity v @LFC tonight (9pm aest) on beIN SPORTS with Kayo. https://t.co/uwk9J0G4BG pic.twitter.com/zx7IkhiBOT
— Kayo Sports (@kayosports) July 3, 2020
https://twitter.com/perroti1892/status/1278859174806503424
Guard of Honour dari juara bertahan dua musim sebelumnya untuk juara baru @LFC dan seterusnya! AMIIIIIINNNNN…. pic.twitter.com/GfyJ041x3h
— BIGREDS BEKASI (@BIGREDSBekasi) July 2, 2020
This season’s champions receive a guard of honour from Manchester City! @LFC
#LIVMCIPhoto @BleacherReport pic.twitter.com/idJmsBIfGa
— Ste-Wan Media 🇰🇪 (@StephenWanjohiK) July 2, 2020