Liverpool took another big step toward 2024-25 Premier League title with an exciting 2-1 victory over West Ham Unitedfurther expand the gap between themselves and closest challengers Arsenal. With the finish line in sight, What do the reds need exactly next week to officially secure the crown?
On Sunday Liverpool was worth West Ham on Anfield and opened the score in the 18th minute when Mohamed is wrong delivered a point pass for Luis Diaz to finish with a Tap-in. However, the reds struggled to maintain attack speed during much of the match.
The game took a dramatic turn in the 86th minute when a fault communication between Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson resulted in its own goal by the Scottish defender. But only three minutes later, Van Dijk reconciled to the mistake with a high head to restore Liverpool’s leadership and seal the three points.
How Liverpool can handle the Premier League title next week?
With the victory, Liverpool remains on top of the Premier League table with 76 points from 32 games. ArsenalCurrently in second place, sit on 63 points. With 18 points still up to grab, The red ones can mathematically squeeze the title already next week – if some results fall on.
The scenario is as follows: If Arsenal loses its next league match and Liverpool wins theirs, the title race would be over. That combination would leave Liverpool an inaccessible lead and crown them Premier League Master for the second time in the club’s history.
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On match day 33 Arsenal travels to face Ipswich On Sunday. Gunners are heavy favorites, but Ipswich – who have only succeeded in four wins throughout the season – struggles to avoid relegation and can be motivated to pull off an upset.
Liverpool will meanwhile visit King Power Stadium to take on Leicester Cityanother relegation -threatened side. In their previous meeting at Anfield earlier this season, Liverpool came away with a 3-1 victory.
Arsenal’s mid -week schedule can also play a role. Mikel Arteta’s squad will meet Real Madrid in the second part of their UEFA Champions League Quarter final tiewhich can affect their league’s performance depending on the physical and emotional toll.
With only six points needed to mathematically secure the title, Liverpool has a clear path to Premier League -Gladness. Whether the celebration begins next week or not, the reds are closed on another historical campaign under the new head coach Arne Slot.
