Liverpool’s commanding lead atop the Premier League table indicates that the Reds are getting closer to their first title since the 2019-20 season, and that the day they officially win that trophy is just around the corner.
With five games remaining, Liverpool currently leads second-place Arsenal by 12 points, making it highly unlikely that they will not finish the season as England’s champions.
They could officially clinch the title as soon as this weekend, indicating that the title race is still very much in Liverpool’s hands, and they will have the opportunity to win it outright when they return to play on Sunday.
The Reds’ commanding lead comes five years after their only Premier League title, which they won during Jurgen Klopp’s illustrious eight-year reign as manager.
They were not exactly title favorites as they began their first season under Arne Slot, Klopp’s successor, who had only coached in the Netherlands before moving to England, but the team got off to a fast start, making them heavy favorites to win the title months ago.
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As the final weeks of the season play out, here are the scenarios for Liverpool to clinch 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 | 34 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 63 | 29 | +34 | 67 |
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.
When’s the earliest chance for Liverpool to win the Premier League title?
Liverpool can clinch the title on Sunday with a win or draw against Tottenham Hotspur. A draw would increase the gap between first and second to 13 points. With four games remaining after this weekend, Arsenal will be unable to catch up.
What’s the next chance for Liverpool to win the Premier League title?
Even if Liverpool fails to beat Tottenham on Sunday, there is little reason for them to worry. A draw against Chelsea on May 4 should be sufficient to secure the title, regardless of Arsenal’s performance against Bournemouth that weekend.
If Arsenal wins and the Reds tie that weekend, Liverpool will have a 10-point lead with three games remaining, leaving Arsenal with insufficient time to catch up to the league leaders.
Will Liverpool have a guard of honor?
Opponent teams are not required to perform a guard of honor for the Premier League champions; however, the first team to face the new champions is expected to do so.
There is a possibility that Arsenal, Liverpool’s title rivals this season, will have to perform the guard of honor at Anfield, which would cause a slight delay in the Reds’ quest to complete the job.
