Liverpool is on the verge of securing their 20th English top-level championship and their second Premier League title under new boss Arne Slot. With six games left in the 2024–25 campaign, the Reds are 13 points ahead atop the standings, with 76 points to Arsenal’s 63. The soonest they can mathematically wrap up the title is next weekend.
The Permutations: How the Title Can Be Secured
Liverpool’s next match is away at Leicester City on April 20. If Liverpool can defeat that team and Arsenal lose at home to Ipswich Town earlier in the day, Liverpool will be unbeatable, claiming the title five games earlier than necessary.
Important Matches:
- Arsenal vs. Ipswich Town – Sunday, April 20
- Liverpool at Leicester City – Sunday, April 20
If Arsenal loses, and Liverpool win, the Reds become champions. Even if Arsenal wins, a Liverpool victory would leave them 16 points clear with five games to go and give Arsenal no chance of closing the gap.
The Road to the Title: Recent Form of Liverpool
Liverpool have been in dominant shape, with four wins in their previous five league games. Their latest success was a 2–1 victory over West Ham United, courtesy of strikes from Luis Díaz and a late header by Virgil van Dijk.
Mohamed Salah has played a key role in Liverpool’s success, having scored 27 goals and made 18 assists this season. His display has been instrumental in maintaining Liverpool’s position at the top of the table.
Liverpool’s Journey to the Top: Relentless, Resilient, Ruthless
Liverpool’s season thus far has been nothing less than phenomenal. In the care of new boss Arne Slot, the Reds have transformed themselves but retained the high-press, quick-transition DNA that made them so potent during Jurgen Klopp’s reign.
They started their campaign with a sustained run of form, remaining unbeaten in 11 games. Beating league giants Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham hinted at not just their firepower but also increased tactical maturity.
As the campaign went on, Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, and Darwin Núñez became a deadly attacking trio. Salah, specifically, has been imperious, scoring 27 goals and providing 18 assists, and is a contender for the Golden Boot as well as Player of the Season. The midfield, with summer recruit Ryan Gravenberch and revitalized Curtis Jones, offered energy and creativity.
Defensively, Virgil van Dijk returned to his commanding best, leading a backline that conceded the fewest goals in the league so far. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker once again proved decisive in key moments, including penalty saves and stoppage-time reflexes.
Most importantly, Liverpool’s capacity to scrape results when they were not playing at their best has been their calling card. Victories against West Ham, Brighton, and Wolves by a margin of just one goal maintained their rhythm even in difficult periods of the campaign.
Manchester City’s Stumble: A Rare Season of Inconsistency
As Liverpool flew high, Manchester City, the champions, had an uncharacteristically erratic season. Having begun the campaign with title aspirations, Pep Guardiola’s team were unable to sustain the relentless intensity they’re accustomed to.
Injuries to influential players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri unsettled City’s rhythm at the start. Although Erling Haaland continued to find the back of the net, the absence of midfield control and defensive errors resulted in dropped points in unexpected games such as draws against Aston Villa and defeats against Crystal Palace and Newcastle.
Most importantly, City’s derbies against their top-six counterparts were disappointing. They drew one and lost one against Arsenal and lost at Anfield to Liverpool. These performances added to their title challenge difficulties, and a stretch of only two wins in a sequence of seven games during the middle part of the season left them in an unrecoverable position at the summit.
Pep’s policy of regular rotation was also under fire, with fans and pundits querying his strategy and team selections in high-stakes games. The need to compete on multiple fronts now including the Champions League appeared to thin the squad out, and their consistency in the domestic league suffered as a result.
Sitting fifth as of now and behind Liverpool by an enormous margin, City’s chance of a fourth consecutive Premier League title has all but disappeared.
Arsenal’s Challenge
Arsenal’s title ambitions have faded following a string of draws and defeats. Their recent 1–1 draw against Brentford left them 13 points behind Liverpool. With only six games to go, Arsenal need to win all their remaining games and pray that Liverpool collapse if they are to stand any chance of overhauling them.
Historical Significance of Title Win for Liverpool
Claiming the title this weekend will be Liverpool’s 20th English top-division championship, tying Manchester United’s record. It would be their second Premier League title, their first one in the 2019–20 season.
Liverpool’s attention will be geared towards sustaining their momentum and clinching the title as early as possible. A win against Leicester City, paired with an Arsenal defeat, would enable them to seal it early and devote energy to preparing for next season.
Liverpool stands at the threshold of Premier League glory. A victory over Leicester City, along with an Arsenal defeat against Ipswich Town, will have them crowned champions this weekend. The Reds’ consistent run and crucial contributions from players such as Mohamed Salah have placed them in this dominant position. Fans will be anxiously waiting for the next set of fixtures, praying to celebrate a record 20th league title.
