Virgil van Dijk has said that Liverpool are the "deserved champions" after winning the Premier League title.
The Reds wrapped up a 20th top-flight success by thrashing Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield on Sunday, a result which moved them to an unassailable 15 points clear of Arsenal with four games to play.
It marked a title for Arne Slot in his debut campaign in charge of the club, while Van Dijk secured up his second Premier League medal and first as the captain.
And having taken top spot after ten games of the season, the Liverpool defender was in no doubts about their credentials as winners.
"It's amazing. Today was a lot of emotions, before the game, through the whole week, we've got the job done and we are truly deserved champions of England," Van Dijk told Sky Sports.
"This is the most beautiful club in the world. We deserve all of this. Let's enjoy the next couple of weeks.
"I was desperate for these fans and the fans around the world, but for us as well."
Van Dijk's future has been the subject of much discussion throughout the course of the campaign with his contract set to expire in the summer.
But he put rest to any doubts after penning a new two-year deal in mid-April.
More from Sporting Life
Safer gambling
We are committed in our support of safer gambling. Recommended bets are advised to over-18s and we strongly encourage readers to wager only what they can afford to lose.
If you are concerned about your gambling, please call the National Gambling Helpline / GamCare on 0808 8020 133.
Further support and information can be found at begambleaware.org and gamblingtherapy.org.