An Everton fan has gone viral after pulling off a ‘masterstroke’ prank for Liverpool’s Premier League title celebrations at Anfield on Sunday. The Reds produced a 5-1 comeback victory over Tottenham to crown themselves as champions of England for a record-equalling 20th time.

Liverpool fans mistakenly set off blue flares to celebrate the Premier League title win as Everton fans poked fun at their cross-city rivals. On Sunday, Liverpool hosted lowly Spurs knowing just a point at Anfield would secure a second Premier League title in club history - and tie Manchester United ’s record of 20 First Division titles.

To understand why the outpouring of emotion in the city was so raw, you have to go back to 2020 and what came before that too