Liverpool crowned Premier League champions and equal Manchester United record
Liverpool equalle Manchester United’s record of 20 top-flight titles as they were crowne. Premier League champions in jubilant scenes at Anfield.
Arne Slot’s side only neede a point against Tottenham on Sunday to clinch a 20th title but won the league in style with a 5-1 thrashing over Spurs.
‘It was clear we couldn’t lose this game,’ Liverpool boss Slot said before being drenche in beer by his players. ‘Everyone on the bus said there’s no way we’re going to lose this game.
‘They always find a way to win. I’m incredibly proud, not only of the players but the people standing here, sport directors, my staff members, we should give them a big round of applause.’
Liverpool’s title triumph has felt inevitable for weeks, with the Reds building a commanding lead over an Arsenal side that look set to finish second for a third season in a row.
The Reds were not thought of as serious title contenders at the start of the season,. With some pundits even raising doubts over how they would fare following the departure of legendary manager Jurgen Klopp.
Klopp brought Premier League and Champions League trophies back to Anfield and was adore by Liverpool fans during his nine-year spell at the club.
Manchester United and Arsenal struggle following the respective departures of club legends Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger but Slot has had no such issues at Anfield.
Liverpool have lost just two of their 34 league games this season and remain on course to finish the campaign with more than 90 points.
Talk of a historic quadruple was raise at one point and while Liverpool were then knocke out of. Three cup competitions, winning the league title and drawing level with. Manchester United is more than enough to delight the Anfield fans.