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Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Liverpool will give Chelsea a guard of honour if the Londoners are crowned champions prior to next Sunday's Premier League showdown at Stamford Bridge,

Jose Mourinho’s side will clinch the title if they beat Crystal Palace this weekend and it’s tradition that in the following game the winners are applauded on to the field by their opponents,

That would be a galling experience for the Reds considering the rivalry that exists between the clubs but Rodgers insists that if Chelsea are already champions they will deserve that tribute.

Asked if Liverpool would give Mourinho’s men a guard of honour, Rodgers said: “Absolutely. This club is based on dignity and respect and class.

“Whoever is the champions, that’s what you do.”