Liverpool clinched the Premier League title in emphatic fashion on Sunday, overwhelming Tottenham Hotspur 5–1 at a jubilant Anfield to secure a record-equalling 20th English top-flight crown.
Arne Slot’s side responded brilliantly after conceding an early goal, dominating the match in front of a raucous crowd of over 60,000. With the victory, Liverpool moved 15 points clear of second-placed Arsenal, making it mathematically impossible for the Gunners to catch them with four games left.
This triumph sees Liverpool join Manchester United at the top of the all-time winners’ list for English league titles.
The match started energetically, with Liverpool on the front foot after a stirring rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Despite Dominic Solanke giving Spurs an unexpected lead in the 12th minute, Luis Diaz quickly equalized four minutes later, with VAR overturning an initial offside call.
Alexis Mac Allister’s thunderous strike in the 24th minute put Liverpool ahead, and Cody Gakpo added a third, exploiting Tottenham’s defensive lapse.
Ange Postecoglou, having made eight changes ahead of Spurs’ upcoming Europa League semi-final, saw his side crumble further in the second half.
Mohamed Salah delighted the home crowd by scoring Liverpool’s fourth goal, later celebrating by taking a selfie with a fan in front of the Kop. A late own goal by Spurs defender Destiny Udogie capped off the five-star performance.
With chants of “We’re going to win the league” echoing around Anfield, the celebrations were a release for Liverpool fans, many of whom were denied the chance to celebrate their 2020 title due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The win places Liverpool on 82 points, with Arsenal trailing 15 points behind. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s 19th defeat of the season leaves them languishing in 16th place, putting significant pressure on Postecoglou.
At the start of the season, few predicted Liverpool would dethrone Manchester City, who had been aiming for a fifth consecutive title. Yet City’s inconsistent form, coupled with Arsenal’s inability to capitalize, opened the door for Slot’s impressive Liverpool side.
Slot, who took over from Jurgen Klopp last summer, has masterfully navigated his debut season despite persistent speculation over the futures of key players. Both Mohamed Salah and captain Virgil van Dijk have since signed new two-year contracts, though Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly close to a move to Real Madrid.
Sunday’s triumph not only marks a historic achievement for Liverpool but also signals a new era of dominance under Arne Slot.
