Liverpool concluded their title-winning season with a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
After conceding an early goal from Ismaila Sarr, Mohamed Salah equalized for the Reds late in the match, and shortly thereafter, they celebrated their Premier League victory by lifting the trophy in front of their supporters for the first time in history.
However, that was not the only event that transpired after the final whistle.
Fans also observed that Salah, along with some of his teammates and even Arne Slot, approached the assistant referee who officiated the match, and they shared an embrace.
This moment sparked numerous comments on social media from rival fans, who humorously suggested that it indicated Liverpool had the officials in their favor.
Now, though, an actual explanation as to why the Reds stars hugged the emotional-looking Derek Eaton shortly after the full time whistle was blown.