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• Liverpool 'cannot thank Klopp enough', says Robertson

  Andy Robertson says Liverpool "cannot thank Jurgen Klopp enough" while Virgil van Dijk was lost for words as the German signed off on an emotional day at Anfield.

  Klopp oversaw a 2-0 victory over Wolves in his final game in charge of the Reds, who celebrated their much-loved boss.

  The Anfield crowd filled up earlier than normal before kick-off to serenade the German, who leaves with a Premier League crown and Champions League glory to his name, and those tributes continued throughout Sunday's victory.

  Two of those came from players he brought to the club and went on to play a crucial role in his side's success during just under nine years at the helm.

  "We can't thank Jurgen Klopp enough and all the players could do today was try to win for him, and we managed to send him off on a high," Robertson told PLP.

  "Every time he stood up, he would have got a massive cheer. He tried to take the limelight off him and it just wasn't possible. What he's done for the club is magnificent. We have a lot to be grateful for and thankful for. 

  "He gave me a chance at Liverpool, signed me, made me the player I am and helped me win trophies. He's improved all of us as people. That's what we're all grateful for. He always took time for our families and for us. That's what we'll miss the most.

  He's done amazing at this club. I think he needs to get off in the sun, have a beer in his hand and have a well-deserved rest.

  "We wanted to send him off like we have, but of course, there's a new era upon us. We're all excited and we have to be. We need to be on board.

  "We will be ready to get on board with the new manager and help him as much as we can. This club demands success. We're excited for the new challenge."

  "I've got no words, it's a very emotional day," skipper Van Dijk added on Sky Sports. "Liverpool is Liverpool. It's special and you see that today.

  "It was always going to be a tough afternoon for everyone for different reasons, of course."

• Barcelona 3-0 Rayo Vallecano: Lewandowski and Pedri on target as Blaugrana seal second place

  Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 3-0 in their final home game of the season on Sunday to secure second place in LaLiga.

  An early Robert Lewandowski goal and a quick-fire double from Pedri got the job done for the Blaugrana.

  The result moved Barcelona to 82 points, four points above Girona, who won 3-1 away at Valencia.

  Champions Real Madrid are 12 points above Barca with one more round of games left.

  Barca took the lead in the third minute when Lamine Yamal, on his 50th appearance, cut in from the right wing and chipped the ball to Lewandowski, who expertly controlled the pass with his chest and volleyed home.

  Although Rayo had their chances to level, Barcelona doubled their lead with some magical footwork from Joao Felix who saw his shot saved but Pedri managed to score from the rebound to give the home side a two-goal cushion.

  Barely three minutes later, Pedri spotted a gap in Rayo's high defensive line and he was put through on goal with a long ball from centre-back Ronald Araujo, allowing the 21-year-old to fire home and double his goal tally for the season.

  Barca will finish their season away at Sevilla next weekend while Rayo, who are 16th, host Athletic Bilbao.

  Data Debrief: Lewy hits 25, again

  Lewandowski has now scored 25 goals in all competitions this season.

  He has netted at least 25 times in all competitions in each of the last 11 seasons, three campaigns more than any other player in top five European leagues over that period.

• Liverpool 'ahead of schedule', says departing Klopp ahead of Slot arrival

  Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are "ahead of schedule" after suggesting their third-placed finish in the Premier League marks a "statement" in a challenging competition.

  Reds manager Klopp took charge of his final game with Liverpool in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Wolves, with Alexis Mac Allister and Jarell Quansah both on target in the first half at Anfield.

  Liverpool threatened a title challenge midway through this campaign but fell away from contention alongside Arsenal and eventual winners Manchester City, settling for Champions League football next term.

  Klopp refuted suggestions Liverpool need a significant "overhaul" as Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot prepares to start his tenure at Anfield next season.

  "I'm sure you will all agree there does not need to be an overhaul," the departing Liverpool manager told Sky Sports after his emotional farewell on the pitch.

  "We finished third. We were ahead of schedule. It's a statement in this strong league and I'm absolutely fine with that."

  Klopp announced his intentions to leave back in January, with Sunday marking a memorable goodbye for the former Borussia Dortmund head coach.

  "I thought it might be more sad in the beginning but when people realise, it's all good," he continued.

  "If I carry on, these guys and others will say 'he's been there too long'. You have to be the spark. I love the squad. There is so much potential. They will make changes here and there.

  "There has been such a long lead-up to this day and it was really intense. I had my bad moments as well but thank God, not today.

  "I'm just thankful for what has happened, when you are in it, you forget sometimes how great it is. You take it for granted.

  "Now I stand here, I'm just so happy I'm a part of the club's history. It's wonderful."

  Klopp believes he leaves Liverpool having played the most entertaining football, even if his tenure ended with fewer trophies than some seasons merited due to the brilliance of Pep Guardiola's Man City.

  "It's so super special that it's difficult to explain," Klopp added. "We live in a world where it's all about results for others.

  "We learn that not getting absolutely everything is fine. It's such a massive lesson for life. It's not about that, it's about the journey and the togetherness and that's what I love. Things might not always go perfect.

  "The other clubs, with the most money and the best managers, they win it. We didn't have the best manager and never had the best team but for a while we played the best football and I love that.

  "We are a rock-solid club and don't overspend. People say 'you didn't spend enough.' What the heck do you want? I just understand this from the Liverpool way."