Will Chelsea give Liverpool a guard of honour? ‘Embarrassing’ football tradition explained

The first guard of honour in English football occurred in 1955 (Photo: Getty)Liverpool play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge today in their first game since being crowned Premier League champions.Arne Slot’s side demolished Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield last week to clinch a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title.As a result, Liverpool players should be treated to a guard of honour as they walk onto the pitch for their final four games of the season against Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton and Cry