As they battled for the Premier League title from a distance, Kevin De Bruyne and Divock Origi were hailed by their home crowd.
The Manchester City midfielder, author of a brilliant assist on the 3-2 goal synonymous with the title, saw a real human tide descend on him at the final whistle, while the Citizens supporters invaded the field. At the center of all desires, he had to be escorted like a rock star. Before being able to celebrate the coronation with his small family, then to lift the trophy alongside his teammates.
At the same time, the atmosphere was more measured on the side of Anfield. Liverpool, winner of Wolves, digested the comeback from Manchester City after believing that Steven Gerrard (Aston Villa coach) would offer them a league title which they no longer believed in. Never mind, the Reds have said a proper farewell to Divock Origi, who will leave the club this summer.
Injured, the Devil was in “civilian” to come and greet his teammates, who gave him a guard of honor, and his supporters, who sang him a “You’ll never walk alone” that the former Lille resident will never forget. never.
