“Liverpool’s Title Countdown: When They Could Seal the Premier League — And Who Might Have to Honour Them”

“When Liverpool Could Clinch the Premier League — And Who Might Be Forced to Give Them a Guard of Honour”

Liverpool secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Everton on Wednesday night, further tightening their grip on the Premier League summit. With just eight matches remaining, Arne Slot’s side now boasts a commanding 12-point lead — level on games with Arsenal — making the title seem all but inevitable.

With the trophy seemingly within touching distance, it’s only a matter of time before the Premier League crown makes its return to Anfield. For eager fans wondering when the possible becomes certain, the key dates have been calculated — including when Liverpool could officially be crowned champions, and which team might be tasked with giving them a guard of honour.

To mathematically secure the Premier League title, Arne Slot’s Liverpool must collect 13 more points—assuming Arsenal win all of their remaining matches. Should that scenario play out, the Reds could seal the deal on May 4 at Stamford Bridge, a fitting stage given their fiery recent history with Chelsea, including three Wembley clashes in as many years.

However, there’s a chance the title could arrive even sooner. If Mikel Arteta’s faltering Arsenal side were to drop their next two games—against Everton and Brentford—Liverpool could clinch the crown as early as April 20. That would require the Reds to win their next three fixtures, against Fulham, West Ham, and then Leicester. And if it all aligns, Liverpool’s 20th league title could become official in just under three weeks.

If Liverpool secure their 20th league title, they will draw level with Manchester United for the most top-flight championships in English football history — a milestone of monumental significance.

Such a triumph would cap off an already sensational debut season for Arne Slot and his coaching staff. Remarkably, it could be wrapped up with five league games still to play. While Manchester United currently hold the record for the earliest Premier League title win — clinching it on April 14 in the 2000/01 season — Slot could fall just six days short of matching that historic feat.

“The Clubs That Could Be Forced to Give Liverpool a Guard of Honour”
Arsenal might be left swallowing their pride when they next face the league leaders.

If Liverpool are crowned champions on April 20, five teams could be in line to form a guard of honour in recognition of their title triumph. Among them—perhaps most awkwardly—would be Arsenal, with the two sides set to clash at Anfield on May 10.

This wouldn’t be the first time the Gunners have had to pay tribute to Liverpool’s success. Back in 2020, Mikel Arteta’s side lined up to applaud Jürgen Klopp’s title-winning squad, a moment made even more uncomfortable by the presence of former Arsenal man Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who walked through the guard while being clapped by his old teammates.

Tottenham and Chelsea could also find themselves offering a guard of honour to Liverpool before the high-stakes clash with Arsenal. Should the Reds wrap up the title early, both sides would be obliged to pay tribute ahead of their respective encounters. After the Arsenal game, Liverpool will close out their domestic campaign with fixtures against Brighton and Crystal Palace.

Fittingly, the trophy presentation is expected to take place following their final home game—against Crystal Palace at Anfield—on May 25.

Liverpool’s Remaining Premier League Fixtures

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