Liverpool are on the brink of the Premier League title after Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to earn them a 1-0 win at Leicester on Sunday.
Arne Slot’s side secured a sixth win in their past seven league games to restore their 13-point lead at the summit.
It means the Reds need just three points from their remaining five games to secure a record-equalling 20th top-flight title.
That would put the Merseysiders on 82 points, with second-placed Arsenal only able to reach 81 even if they won all of their remaining games.
Victory over Tottenham at Anfield next Sunday (27 April) would be enough to clinch Liverpool’s second league title in five years.
But they could win the league as soon as this Wednesday without kicking a ball. If Arsenal lose at home to Crystal Palace on 23 April (20:00) then the Reds will be champions.
If Arsenal draw, then Liverpool would have all but sealed it as they would be 12 points clear with the Gunners only having 12 to play for, and with a vastly superior goal difference.
Mathematically, though, a point for Mikel Arteta’s side would delay Liverpool’s coronation and leave them needing a point against Spurs.
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So how good are Liverpool?
We’ve all heard the accusations and whispers this season from rival fans, haven’t we?
‘This Liverpool team isn’t actually that great.’ ‘The Premier League is a poor league this season.’ ‘Liverpool’s class of 2024-25 wouldn’t have won the title in another season.’
How fair is this, though?
Firstly, it has to be said Liverpool’s usual rivals are not having their best seasons.
Defending champions Manchester City are on track for their worst campaign under Pep Guardiola, Manchester United are set for their worst season in Premier League history, Arsenal are eight points adrift of their points tally at this stage of last season, while Tottenham and Chelsea have suffered their own struggles as well.
It’s been a good season for Liverpool to hit full stride then. And Slot’s men have certainly done that.
Even if Arsenal were on the 74 points they had reached at this stage last season, when they were top of the table, Liverpool would still be five points ahead of them.
Arsenal’s much-lauded Invincibles finished their title-winning campaign on 90 points in 2004. Slot’s men need 12 points from five games to beat that.
In 32 Premier League seasons, only 14 sides have reached that mark and one of them – Manchester United in 1993-94 – did so in a 42-game season.
Liverpool are also the only side to get 90-plus points and not win the title – doing so twice under Jurgen Klopp – meaning only 12 of the previous 31 league-winning sides posted 90 points or more.
You can only beat what is front of you and Liverpool have done just that in formidable style.
Liverpool’s final Premier League games (dates subject to change)
27 April: Tottenham (H)
4 May: Chelsea (A)
11 May: Arsenal (H)
18 May: Brighton (A)
25 May: Crystal Palace (H)
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6 April 2025
Liverpool are on the brink of the Premier League title after Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to earn them a 1-0 win at Leicester on Sunday.
Arne Slot’s side secured a sixth win in their past seven league games to restore their 13-point lead at the summit.
It means the Reds need just three points from their remaining five games to secure a record-equalling 20th top-flight title.
That would put the Merseysiders on 82 points, with second-placed Arsenal only able to reach 81 even if they won all of their remaining games.
Victory over Tottenham at Anfield next Sunday (27 April) would be enough to clinch Liverpool’s second league title in five years.
But they could win the league as soon as this Wednesday without kicking a ball. If Arsenal lose at home to Crystal Palace on 23 April (20:00) then the Reds will be champions.
If Arsenal draw, then Liverpool would have all but sealed it as they would be 12 points clear with the Gunners only having 12 to play for, and with a vastly superior goal difference.
Mathematically, though, a point for Mikel Arteta’s side would delay Liverpool’s coronation and leave them needing a point against Spurs.
So how good are Liverpool?
We’ve all heard the accusations and whispers this season from rival fans, haven’t we?
‘This Liverpool team isn’t actually that great.’ ‘The Premier League is a poor league this season.’ ‘Liverpool’s class of 2024-25 wouldn’t have won the title in another season.’
How fair is this, though?
Firstly, it has to be said Liverpool’s usual rivals are not having their best seasons.
Defending champions Manchester City are on track for their worst campaign under Pep Guardiola, Manchester United are set for their worst season in Premier League history, Arsenal are eight points adrift of their points tally at this stage of last season, while Tottenham and Chelsea have suffered their own struggles as well.
It’s been a good season for Liverpool to hit full stride then. And Slot’s men have certainly done that.
Even if Arsenal were on the 74 points they had reached at this stage last season, when they were top of the table, Liverpool would still be five points ahead of them.
Arsenal’s much-lauded Invincibles finished their title-winning campaign on 90 points in 2004. Slot’s men need 12 points from five games to beat that.
In 32 Premier League seasons, only 14 sides have reached that mark and one of them – Manchester United in 1993-94 – did so in a 42-game season.
Liverpool are also the only side to get 90-plus points and not win the title – doing so twice under Jurgen Klopp – meaning only 12 of the previous 31 league-winning sides posted 90 points or more.
You can only beat what is front of you and Liverpool have done just that in formidable style.
Who would make your combined Liverpool XI?
Select your best Liverpool starting XI from this season’s side and Jurgen Klopp’s title-winning team back in 2020.
Liverpool’s final Premier League games (dates subject to change)
27 April: Tottenham (H)
4 May: Chelsea (A)
11 May: Arsenal (H)
18 May: Brighton (A)
25 May: Crystal Palace (H)
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