Liverpool fans do not want to go home. Long after the final whistle blew to signal the home team's 1-0 victory over Leicester City, many Kop fans remained to sing in celebration. Maybe in just a few days, they will be crowned Premier League champions.
This was not Liverpool's most convincing performance, but those who took the trip from Merseyside to the East Midlands were not interested.
After failing to celebrate the club's most recent Premier League title in 2020 due to COVID-19, Liverpool fans are determined to enjoy every moment of this extraordinary season. The "Red Brigade" now only needs one more victory to officially take the throne.
Of course, in front of the media, Slot and his players will affirm that there is still a lot of work to do. Leicester's performance in a match in which they have been officially relegated is proof of the level needed to win the Premier League.
However, Liverpool are now undeniably close to a special draw. The image of Mohamed Salah raising his arms towards fans after the match shows that The Kop are about to make history.
A few hours before the match between Leicester and Liverpool started, scarves sellers with the words "Liverpool Champions 2024-2025" lined up on the streets leading to the stadium.
Arsenal's easy 4-0 victory over Ipswich Town prevented Liverpool from winning the championship even when defeating Leicester. However, that still cannot stop Liverpool fans from celebrating long before the ball rolls at King Power.
"I think we should talk about Trent Alexander-Arnold's goal, not his contract. All eyes should be on Alexander-Arnold's goal, the importance of that goal, the importance of what he has done for this club over the years," Slot said after Liverpool's win over Leicester.
In Liverpool's view, their current focus is only on the Premier League title. Assuming Arsenal avoid defeat against Crystal Palace in the middle of next week, the match against Tottenham at Anfield will give Liverpool a chance to win the championship.
"The only thing the fans want is for us to win games. After a Premier League title that cannot be celebrated because of COVID-19, every moment now is special to them" - Slot added.
For Liverpool fans at King Power, the celebration has certainly begun. Slot and his players will be able to attend the party later this week.
