Scenarios for Liverpool to Clinch the Premier League Title

Liverpool`s significant lead at the top of the Premier League table indicates they are getting closer to securing their first title since the 2019-20 season. The day they officially lift the trophy could be very soon.

Currently, Liverpool holds a 12-point advantage over second-placed Arsenal with just five matches remaining. This makes it highly probable that they will finish the season as champions of England. They could mathematically guarantee the title as early as this weekend, confirming the title race is firmly within Liverpool`s control, and potentially win it outright in their next match on Sunday.

This commanding position comes five years after their last Premier League triumph, which was their only previous win under the successful eight-year management of Jurgen Klopp. Although not widely predicted to be title contenders at the start of the season under new manager Arne Slot, who previously coached only in the Netherlands, the team began the campaign exceptionally strongly, quickly establishing themselves as clear favorites months ago.

With the final matches of the season approaching, here are the potential scenarios for Liverpool to clinch the Premier League title:

Premier League Table

Liverpool`s Remaining Fixtures

All times US/Eastern

• April 27: Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur, 11:30 a.m.
• May 4: Chelsea vs. Liverpool, 11:30 a.m.
• May 11: Liverpool vs. Arsenal, 11:30 a.m.
• May 19: Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
• May 25: Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace, 11 a.m.

Earliest Opportunity to Clinch the Title

Liverpool can mathematically secure the title this Sunday with a win or a draw against Tottenham Hotspur. A draw would increase their lead over Arsenal to 13 points. With only four games remaining after this weekend, Arsenal would be unable to accumulate enough points to surpass Liverpool.

Next Opportunity to Clinch the Title

If Liverpool fails to defeat Tottenham on Sunday, there is still little cause for concern. A draw against Chelsea on May 4th should likely be sufficient to clinch the title, regardless of Arsenal`s result against Bournemouth that same weekend. If Arsenal wins and Liverpool draws that weekend, Liverpool would hold a 10-point advantage with just three games left, which is mathematically impossible for Arsenal to overcome.

Guard of Honour Possibility

While not mandatory, it is customary for the first team to face the newly crowned Premier League champions to perform a guard of honour. There is a potential scenario where Arsenal, Liverpool`s rivals for the title this season, might be the team to perform this ceremony at Anfield. This particular situation, however, would require Liverpool`s title confirmation to be delayed slightly.