Liverpool’s Premier League Title Scenarios

Liverpool currently holds a dominant position at the top of the Premier League standings, bringing them ever nearer to securing their first title since the 2019-20 campaign. The moment they can officially lift the trophy is fast approaching.

As things stand, Liverpool enjoys a substantial 12-point advantage over second-placed Arsenal with only five fixtures remaining. This significant gap makes it highly probable they will conclude the season as champions of England. The Reds have an opportunity to clinch the title mathematically as early as this weekend, confirming that their destiny in the title race is firmly under their control. They can secure the championship with their upcoming match on Sunday.

This impressive lead follows five years after Liverpool last claimed the Premier League title – their sole previous win during the successful eight-year tenure of manager Jurgen Klopp. Despite not being widely tipped as pre-season favorites at the start of Arne Slot`s first season as Klopp`s successor (Slot previously managed only in the Netherlands), the team`s exceptionally strong start quickly established them as the clear frontrunners for the title several months ago.

With the season entering its final stages, here are the potential scenarios for Liverpool to secure the Premier League championship.

Premier League Standings

Here is the current Premier League table:

Liverpool`s Remaining Fixtures

Liverpool`s schedule for the rest of the season is as follows:

• April 27: Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur
• May 4: Chelsea vs. Liverpool
• May 11: Liverpool vs. Arsenal
• May 19: Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Liverpool
• May 25: Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace

Earliest Title Clinching Scenario

Liverpool has their earliest opportunity to secure the title this Sunday. A victory or even a draw against Tottenham Hotspur would be sufficient. A draw would increase their lead over Arsenal to 13 points. With only four matches remaining after this weekend, Arsenal would no longer be able to mathematically overcome this deficit.

Next Opportunity to Win the Title

Should Liverpool fail to secure the title against Tottenham on Sunday, their prospects remain strong. A draw in their subsequent match against Chelsea on May 4th would likely be enough to clinch the championship, irrespective of Arsenal`s result against Bournemouth that weekend. Even if Arsenal wins and Liverpool draws, the Reds would still hold a 10-point lead with just three games left, an insufficient number of matches for Arsenal to catch up.

Guard of Honor Tradition

Regarding a guard of honor: while not mandatory for opposing teams, it is a long-standing custom for the first team playing against the newly crowned Premier League champions to form one. An interesting possibility exists where Arsenal, Liverpool`s primary title challengers this season, might find themselves performing this gesture at Anfield. This would only happen, however, if Liverpool`s title confirmation is slightly delayed.