It’s not something you hear often, but Liverpool fans have Manchester United to thank after the Red Devils played out a 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday night, boosting Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League table. With only nine games left in the season, Arne Slot’s team holds a commanding 15-point advantage, having played one more match than the Gunners.
With the title nearly in their grasp, it’s only a matter of time before the Premier League trophy makes its way back to Anfield. For fans eager to know when the inevitable will become official, here’s a breakdown of when Liverpool could mathematically secure the Premier League crown and which teams may be asked to give them a guard of honour.
When Liverpool Can Clinch the Premier League Title
The Reds need 16 more points to confirm their championship.
To guarantee the title, Slot’s squad must earn 16 more points, assuming Arsenal wins every remaining match. In this scenario, Liverpool could seal the deal on May 3rd at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea—a team they had a heated exchange with after their last title win, where Frank Lampard and Jurgen Klopp were seen arguing on the sidelines.
However, Liverpool could be crowned champions even earlier. If Arsenal, already struggling, were to lose their next three matches to Chelsea, Fulham, and Everton, Liverpool could secure their 20th league title following their match against Leicester on April 20th, assuming they win that game and the three preceding it, according to TBR Football.
Key Stat: Winning their 20th title would level Liverpool with Manchester United for the most top-tier league championships in English football history.
This would cap off what has been an outstanding debut season for Slot and his staff. Remarkably, Liverpool would still have five matches to play. Currently, the record for the earliest title win is held by Manchester United, who secured the 2000/01 title on April 14th, meaning Slot’s team would be just six days shy of making history.
Guard of Honour Scenarios
If Liverpool clinch the title on April 20th, five teams would likely give them a guard of honour to congratulate them. Arsenal, unfortunately, would be one of those teams, as they are set to face Liverpool on May 10th.
