Liverpool could have won the Premier League in the 2024-2025 season if Crystal Palace beat Arsenal. However, the Gunners' 2-2 draw will also bring a big chance for The Kop.
The gap between Liverpool and Arsenal is currently 12 points with 4 remaining matches. In fact, coach Arne Slot's team has played one match less than Arsenal and could win the championship this weekend.
If they need just one more point, the "Red Brigade" will cross the finish line. They will have won their 20th English championship (equal to Manchester United) if they do not lose to Tottenham. A good sign for Liverpool when they scored 6 goals against Spurs in the first leg of this season.
Even if Liverpool lost to Tottenham, lifting the trophy was just a matter of time. In other words, Slot's side must collapse completely to bring Arsenal their first domestic trophy in more than 20 years. And perhaps the Gunners' most optimistic fans don't believe it.
The Anfield side still have four more chances to cross the finish line if they don't beat Tottenham at the weekend. Like the matches against Spurs and Arsenal, Liverpool will also meet Chelsea, Brighton and Crystal Palace.
In fact, Liverpool did not play too explosively in the final weeks of the season after a period of pressure in many competitions. However, the Premier League title is considered within their reach. In his first season at Anfield, this will also be considered a success for Slot.
Meanwhile, Arsenal could still fight for second place. But while they can keep an eye on the Champions League semi-final, Arteta insists Arsenal are still taking their responsibilities very seriously.
"All we could do was delay Liverpool's title. We have to try to get as high as possible," said Arteta after the away win over Ipswich Town.
However, Arteta's side were held to a draw by Palace and given Liverpool an early chance to decide the title race.
"After the match against Real Madrid, we had a very difficult match against Ipswich Town but we did very well. Today, we did not meet the necessary standards.
The match was always in a tug-of-war situation. When that happens and you take the lead, you have to finish off and take all three points," the Spaniard said after the draw with Palace.
