The Reds won the title with seven matches remaining - a record - as the result left them with an unassailable 23-point lead over City.

Liverpool were last champions of England when they won the old First Division title in 1989-90.

In a remarkable league campaign, Juergen Klopp's men won 28 of their 31 fixtures.

They can break City's Premier League record of 100 points for a campaign if they go on to win five of their remaining seven matches.

The Reds' title success is the 19th in the club's history, moving them one behind Manchester United's English record.

Kenny Dalglish, who won three league titles as Liverpool manager, told BT Sport: "I think back then if you'd have said it would take 30 years you'd have been arrested and sectioned, but sometimes things happen.

"The last two years since (manager) Jurgen (Klopp) came in, it has been very, very positive all the way. He's been fantastic and he epitomises everything that Liverpool stands for. He respects everyone at the club.

"It takes a fantastic dressing room to win things. You don't win anything with division, it takes solidarity, and Liverpool from top to bottom have been together."

City's title defence ended when Christian Pulisic and Willian grabbed Chelsea, who are chasing a Champions league spot, a turbulent victory in west London.

Kevin De Bruyne whipped in a wonderful, equalising free-kick for City, but Willian coolly converted a penalty once Fernandinho was sent off for handball on a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check.

Earlier, Arsenal moved up to ninth after a goalkeeping error contributed to a 2-0 victory at Southampton.

At Turf Moor, Burnley bounced back from Monday's 5-0 defeat to City with a 1-0 win against relegation candidates Watford.

Arsenal now have 43 points, six away from European qualification places, after their third away win of the season.

Australian Associated Press