Liverpool holds a significant lead at the top of the Premier League standings, moving ever closer to securing their first league championship since the 2019-20 season. The moment they can officially lift the trophy appears to be right around the corner.
With just five games remaining, Liverpool currently sits 13 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal. This substantial advantage makes it highly improbable that they won`t finish the season as champions of England. The title could potentially be sealed as early as this week, although for the fastest possible outcome, results from other teams might need to align favorably. Nevertheless, the outcome of the title race is firmly in Liverpool`s control, and they have the opportunity to win it outright when they return to action on Sunday.
This impressive position comes five years after their previous Premier League triumph, which was their sole success in the competition during Jürgen Klopp`s memorable eight-year tenure as manager. As Arne Slot took over as Klopp`s successor, having previously coached only in the Netherlands, Liverpool was not initially viewed as the outright title favorite. However, their exceptionally strong start to the season quickly propelled them into the position of heavy favorites several months ago.
As the final weeks of the season unfold, here are the potential scenarios for Liverpool to mathematically confirm their Premier League title victory.
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 | 33 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 61 | 27 | +34 | 66 |
Liverpool`s Final Matches
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 Opportunity for Liverpool to Win the Title
Technically, Liverpool could secure the title without even playing a match this week. Their closest competitor, Arsenal, is scheduled to play Crystal Palace on Wednesday. Should Arsenal fail to win that game (either drawing or losing), Liverpool would be mathematically confirmed as Premier League champions.
Next Opportunity to Clinch
If Arsenal manages to defeat Crystal Palace midweek, Liverpool would then have the chance to clinch the title themselves on Sunday with a victory against Tottenham Hotspur. Winning this match would maintain their 13-point lead with only four games left, making it impossible for Arsenal to surpass their points total.
Other Potential Scenarios
Should Liverpool not manage to beat Tottenham on Sunday, there`s still little reason for concern. They have further opportunities to claim the title in subsequent weeks. A win against Chelsea on May 4 would likely be sufficient to secure the championship, regardless of Arsenal`s results in the interim.
Regarding a Guard of Honor
While not mandatory, it is customary for the first team to face the newly crowned Premier League champions to form a guard of honor. There is a possibility that Arsenal, their main title rivals this season, could be the team performing this gesture at Anfield. This scenario would depend on a slight delay in Liverpool confirming their championship status.
