It`s Official: Liverpool are Premier League Champions! The Reds have secured their historic 20th top-flight title, drawing level with Manchester United`s record.
In his debut season, Arne Slot has guided Liverpool back to the pinnacle of English football, succeeding club icon Jurgen Klopp last May.
Securing the title with a dominant performance, Liverpool defeated Tottenham 5-1.
Despite falling behind 1-0, they quickly responded, equalizing just four minutes later and holding a 3-1 lead by half-time.
Jubilant scenes were evident throughout the match, and at the final whistle, players and staff celebrated in front of the iconic Kop end.
Star player Mo Salah was seen taking selfies with the fans, continuing the celebration that started after his goal. Anfield erupted, celebrating a league title with fans present for the first time since the 2020 Premier League win was held behind closed doors.
The stadium was a sea of red, and emotional scenes unfolded as players and fans united, singing `You`ll Never Walk Alone`.
Slot, 46, is the first Dutch manager to win the Premier League and the fifth manager to do so in their debut campaign, following Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Manuel Pellegrini, and Antonio Conte.
And now, with four games remaining, the Kop faithful can officially celebrate.
But the Reds have had one hand on their 20th title for several weeks.
How the Reds Won It
- Aug 17 Ipswich (a) W2-0
- Aug 25 Brentford (h) W2-0
- Sep 1 Man Utd (a) W3-0
- Sep 14 Nottm Forest (h) L1-0
- Sep 21 Bournemouth (h) W3-0
- Sep 28 Wolves (a) W2-1
- Oct 5 Crystal Palace (a) W1-0
- Oct 20 Chelsea (h) W2-1
- Oct 27 Arsenal (a) D2-2
- Nov 2 Brighton (h) W2-1
- Nov 9 Aston Villa (h) W2-0
- Nov 24 Southampton (a) W3-2
- Dec 1 Man City (h) W2-0
- Dec 4 Newcastle (a) D3-3
- Dec 14 Fulham (h) D2-2
- Dec 22 Tottenham (a) W6-3
- Dec 26 Leicester (h) W3-1
- Dec 29 West Ham (a) W5-0
- Jan 5 Man Utd (h) D2-2
- Jan 14 Nottm Forest (a) D1-1
- Jan 18 Brentford (a) W2-0
- Jan 25 Ipswich (h) W4-1
- Feb 1 Bournemouth (a) W2-0
- Feb 12 Everton (a) D2-2
- Feb 16 Wolves (h) W2-1
- Feb 19 Aston Villa (a) D2-2
- Feb 23 Man City (a) W2-0
- Feb 26 Newcastle (h) W2-0
- Mar 8 Southampton (h) W3-1
- Apr 2 Everton (h) W1-0
- Apr 6 Fulham (a) L3-2
- Apr 13 West Ham (h) W2-1
- Apr 20 Leicester (a) W1-0
- Apr 27 Tottenham (h) W5-1
With a current 15-point lead over second-placed Arsenal, Liverpool holds the largest advantage over the runner-up since Manchester City finished 18 points ahead of Manchester United in the 2019-2020 season.
However, the most significant aspect for many, particularly Manchester United fans, will be Liverpool matching their long-standing record of 20 English top-flight league titles.
Sir Alex Ferguson established that record in 2013, after two decades of effort to surpass Liverpool`s dominance from the 1980s.
Liverpool are crowned Premier League champions, marking the first time they have won the title since their previous triumph five years ago, which ended a 30-year drought for the club.
In the intervening period, Pep Guardiola`s dominant Manchester City squad had secured the title for four consecutive seasons, setting a new record.
Jurgen Klopp`s relentless effort to challenge Guardiola`s City throughout his nine years at the club reportedly contributed to the “too much pressure” he cited before stepping down last season.
Mohamed Salah, who recently signed a new two-year contract, was instrumental this season, leading the league with 46 goal contributions, including 28 goals and 18 assists.
This season, Liverpool has suffered only two Premier League defeats: a 1-0 loss away to Nottingham Forest in September and a 3-2 loss away to Fulham this month.
Achieving such consistency is rare; it`s the first time since Manchester City in 2017-2018 that the champions have lost as few as two games in a season.
To maintain this impressive statistic, Liverpool must remain undefeated in their final four matches against Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton, and Crystal Palace.
Marcus Bellamy