Liverpool have extended their lead to 13 points in the Premier League, firmly establishing themselves as the title favorites.
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Liverpool’s march toward the Premier League title is looking less like a race and more like a procession, as they extended their lead at the top to 13 points.
With history on their side and Arsenal dropping points, the question is no longer if they will win the title, but when.
Liverpool’s Dominance in the Title Race
No team in English football history has ever had a 13-point lead at this stage of the season and failed to win the title.
Liverpool celebrated their second goal against Newscastle.
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With just 10 games remaining, Liverpool are in cruise control, while their closest challengers—Arsenal and Manchester City—are struggling to keep pace.
Recent Results and Key Moments
- Liverpool secured a 2-0 win over Newcastle to tighten their grip on the top spot.
- Arsenal’s goalless draw with Nottingham Forest dealt a major blow to their hopes.
- Forest legend Martin O’Neill said, “I think tonight is the result that finished it. I cannot see Arsenal catching Liverpool.”
Even Gunners manager Mikel Arteta, who previously vowed to fight to the end, seemed resigned to reality, saying: “The only thing we can do is win our matches and see how many points we get.”
When Liverpool Could Officially Win the Title
According to Opta’s title predictor, Liverpool now have a 98.7% chance of winning the league. The scenarios for their title confirmation are as follows:
- If Liverpool maintain their 13-point lead – They could clinch the title on April 26 against Tottenham with four games to spare.
- If Arsenal win their game in hand – The title could be confirmed the following week against Chelsea.
- The earliest possible title win – If Liverpool win their next three matches and Arsenal lose four in a row, the Reds could be champions by April 5.
Liverpool’s Remaining Fixtures
- March 8: Southampton (H)
- April 2: Everton (H)
- April 5: Fulham (A)
- April 12: West Ham (H)
- April 19: Leicester (A)
- April 26: Tottenham (H)
- May 3: Chelsea (A)
- May 10: Arsenal (H)
- May 18: Brighton (A)
- May 25: Crystal Palace (H)
Could Liverpool Break Any Records?
While Liverpool’s 97-point maximum won’t break Manchester City’s 100-point record from 2017-18, they could still set new milestones:
- Earliest title win – The record is April 14, 2001, when Manchester United clinched the title. Liverpool would need to extend their lead significantly to break this record.
- Biggest points gap – The largest margin was 19 points (Man City, 2017-18). Liverpool would need to pull seven points further clear to set a new benchmark.
- Winning the league with games to spare – The Reds won the title with seven games left in 2019-20. Matching that feat is unlikely, but securing the title with five or four games to go is realistic.
Final Thoughts
With Arne Slot’s side balancing domestic dominance with Champions League aspirations, Liverpool fans are already dreaming of title celebrations at Anfield.
Unless Arsenal or Manchester City produce a miracle, which of course is highly unlikely, the Premier League trophy is heading back to Merseyside.
Will Liverpool wrap up the title early, or will the chase go down to the wire? Share your thoughts in the comments!