Liverpool holds a commanding lead in the Premier League standings, bringing them ever closer to their first title since the 2019-20 season. The day they officially lift the trophy appears to be just around the corner.
Currently, Liverpool leads second-place Arsenal by 12 points with only five matches remaining. This significant gap makes it highly probable they will finish the season as champions of England. They could potentially secure the title as early as this weekend, demonstrating that the title race is firmly within Liverpool`s control. They have the opportunity to clinch it outright in their upcoming match on Sunday.
This commanding lead comes five years after their last Premier League title, which was secured during Jurgen Klopp`s notable eight-year period as manager. That 2019-20 triumph was their only Premier League title to date. Entering the current season under Klopp`s successor, Arne Slot (who previously coached only in the Netherlands), Liverpool were not widely considered title favorites. However, a very strong start to the campaign quickly solidified their position as the clear frontrunners months ago.
As the season enters its final stages, here are the scenarios that could see Liverpool clinch the Premier League title.
Current Premier League Standings
| TEAM | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Liverpool | 33 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 75 | 31 | +44 | 79 |
| 2. Arsenal | 34 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 63 | 29 | +34 | 67 |
Liverpool`s Remaining Fixtures
- 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 Title Clinching Scenario
Liverpool can secure the title as early as Sunday with either a win or a draw against Tottenham Hotspur. A draw would increase their lead over Arsenal to 13 points. With only four matches remaining after this weekend, a 13-point deficit would be insurmountable for Arsenal.
Next Opportunity to Clinch
Should Liverpool fail to clinch against Tottenham on Sunday, there is still little cause for concern. A draw against Chelsea on May 4 would likely be sufficient to secure the title, regardless of Arsenal`s result against Bournemouth that same weekend. If Arsenal wins and Liverpool draws their respective matches that weekend, Liverpool would still hold a 10-point advantage with just three games left – an insufficient number for Arsenal to overtake the league leaders.
Guard of Honour Tradition
While not mandatory, it is customary for the first team to face the newly crowned Premier League champions to form a guard of honour. There exists a potential scenario where rivals Arsenal might be the team required to form the guard of honour at Anfield, although this would depend on the title clinching happening later in the season.
