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Talking points: Legendary Gini, fans return, super Sadio and more

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Liverpool ended the Premier League campaign in third place after beating Crystal Palace 2-0 in Sunday’s season finale. Sadio Mane struck twice as the Reds treated the 10,000 fans who returned to Anfield to a crucial win that confirmed their spot in the 2021-22 Champions League. Here are six talking points to emerge from a memorable afternoon in L4… A Liverpool legend If this was to be Georginio Wijnaldum’s final appearance for the club, he was afforded a farewell that befits his status as an Anfield great. Having captained the Reds to a two-goal lead that made their top-four finish a nigh-on certainty, Wijnaldum was substituted late on as Jürgen Klopp invited the supporters present – who frequently chanted the Dutchman’s name throughout the day – to rise and acclaim him. That they did, with Wijnaldum receiving a rapturous standing ovation – along with the applause and affection of his teammates – prior to his guard of honour ahead of the squad’s lap of appreciation. Tw...

Gini Wijnaldum: I'll be a Liverpool supporter for life

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Georginio Wijnaldum pledged he will be a Liverpool supporter for life after making what could be his final appearance for the club on Sunday. The midfielder captained the Reds to a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Anfield that secured third place in the Premier League and qualification for next season’s Champions League. Speaking post-match, Wijnaldum – who was given a guard of honour by teammates and staff after the final whistle – explained the game is currently set to be the last he plays for the side, with his contract set to expire in six weeks’ time. The No.5 has clocked up 237 games, 22 goals and four major trophies – Premier League, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup – since signing from Newcastle United in 2016. Read his emotional interview with Liverpoolfc.com below… On his feelings… Happy, of course, because we qualified for the Champions League again. I think if you look back a few weeks ago, no-one thought it was possible to qualify for the Champi...

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