Liverpool chiefs 'left baffled' after Sky Sports questioned decision over Premier League winners

There was a moment in the lead-up to the Premier League's final day when the case for ignoring champions for live TV coverage was floated. had the first and third picks for televised games, with TNT Sports taking the second, but a decision to potentially overlook the champions left some at Anfield confused.

Sky Sports' cameras were at Anfield at the end of April as Arne Slot's team sealed the title with a crushing victory over . The same broadcaster showed the Reds' three subsequent games - defeats away to and either side of a draw with .

On the final day, though, Sky's first choice was the winner-take-all battle between chasers and Chelsea. TNT Sports chose another game with plenty on the line, opting for Manchester United's win against an side whose defeat ended up dashing their own dreams of Champions League qualification.

Sky did ultimately choose Liverpool vs as their other live game. However, according to , there were some at the company's HQ who believed vs would be a better choice.

The same publication points to "bafflement" from the Liverpool camp at the decision not to broadcast the champions, who lifted the trophy after a 1-1 draw at Anfield. The last time the title was wrapped up before the final day - back in 2023 - champions were passed over for final day live coverage in favour of the games impacting the race for European football and the relegation battle.

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Those watching on Sunday will have been able to see 10-man Liverpool battle back to earn a draw against the winners. Ismaila Sarr gave Palace an early lead, with Ryan Gravenberch sent off midway through the second half, but equalised late on with his 29th league goal of the season.

The trophy lift followed, with becoming a Premier League champion at the first time of asking. After the finale, Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan had the chance to speak to Sky Sports about the former Feyenoord boss, who hit the ground running after replacing in the dugout.

"We had the benefit of time," Hogan said. "Jurgen made his decision and announcement in January and that allowed for a reset. Michael Edwards coming in at FSG and then hiring Richard Hughes they had the time to go through a proper process to find the right person.

"You never know until that person comes in but Arne has been fantastic. He taken what was a very strong strong and what was existing and they were just relentless this year."

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