Liverpool receive ‘half-hearted’ Guard of Honour from Manchester City

Manchester City applauded new champions Liverpool onto the field before their Premier League match on Thursday. (Source: Reuters)

The Guard of Honour included City manager Pep Guardiola applauding with the rest of the team. (Source: Reuters)

However, many Liverpool fans criticised the former champions for a 'half-hearted' show. (Source: Reuters)

Some City players appeared to abandon it even before every player was clapped onto the pitch. (Source: Reuters)

While giving a 'Guard of honour' isn’t a rule, it is a Premier League ritual which all clubs are expected to follow. (Source: Reuters)

Liverpool can expect to lift the trophy after their final home game of the season – on July 18 against Chelsea. (Source: Reuters)

Former title holders beat Liverpool 4-0 as Kevin De Bruyne converted the penalty in the 25th minute, Sterling doubled the lead 10 minutes later. The 20-year-old Foden made it 3-0, firing past Alisson after a swift exchange with Kevin De Bruyne. Substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s outstretched touch turned it into his own net to complete the 4-0 drubbing. (Source: Reuters)