With a commanding position at the summit of the Premier League table, Liverpool is moving ever closer to securing their first league title since the 2019-20 campaign. The moment they can officially claim the trophy appears to be just around the corner.
Currently, Liverpool holds a significant 13-point advantage over second-placed Arsenal with merely five matches left in the season. This substantial lead makes it highly improbable they will fail to be crowned champions of England this season. They could potentially clinch the title as early as this week, although this swift scenario might require favorable results from other teams. Nevertheless, the destiny of the title race remains firmly in Liverpool`s hands, and they have the opportunity to win it outright in their upcoming fixture on Sunday.
This impressive lead follows their previous Premier League triumph in the 2019-20 season. With the final weeks of the season unfolding, here are the potential pathways for Liverpool to officially secure the Premier League title.
Premier League Standings
| TEAM | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
| 1. Liverpool | 33 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 75 | 31 | +44 | 79 |
| 2. Arsenal | 33 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 61 | 27 | +34 | 66 |
Liverpool`s Remaining Schedule
(All times U.S./Eastern)
- April 27: Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur, 11:30 a.m.
- May 4: Chelsea vs. Liverpool, 11:30 a.m.
- May 11: Liverpool vs. Arsenal, 11:30 a.m.
- May 19: Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
- May 25: Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace, 11 a.m.
Earliest Possible Clinching Scenario
Technically, Liverpool could secure the title without even playing midweek. Second-placed Arsenal is scheduled to face Crystal Palace on Wednesday. If Arsenal fails to win that match (either drawing or losing), Liverpool would be mathematically confirmed as Premier League champions.
Next Opportunity to Secure the Title
If Arsenal manages to beat Crystal Palace during the week, Liverpool`s next chance to clinch comes on Sunday against Tottenham Hotspur. A victory in this match would ensure they maintain at least a 13-point lead with just four games left, making it impossible for Arsenal to overtake them.
Further Paths to the Title
Should Liverpool not manage to defeat Tottenham on Sunday, there`s still minimal cause for concern – they can still secure the title in the subsequent week. A win against Chelsea on May 4th should generally be sufficient to seal the championship, regardless of Arsenal`s intervening results.
Will Liverpool Receive a Guard of Honor?
While not a mandatory rule, it is a common tradition in the Premier League for the first opposing team faced by the newly crowned champions to perform a guard of honor. There is a potential scenario where Arsenal, Liverpool`s closest rivals this season, might be the team required to form the guard of honor at Anfield, though this would depend on the exact timing of Liverpool clinching the title.
