LIVERPOOL could now be crowned champions for the first time in 30 years without even kicking another ball.
The Reds came from behind to defeat Bournemouth 2-1 on Saturday and face Everton at Goodison Park in the Merseyside Derby next on Monday, March 16.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool could be crowned champions without kicking another ballCredit: AP:Associated Press
But the Premier League trophy could already have their colours on it come kick off – if Manchester City lose their next two games.
Pep Guardiola’s side suffered a 2-0 setback against local rivals United on Sunday and host Arsenal on Wednesday before welcoming Burnley to the Etihad on Saturday.
Even if City win both of those matches, Liverpool now only need six points from their last nine games to clinch the crown for the first time since 1990.
We’ve crunched the numbers to work out all the permutations of the Kop boys becoming champions again.
As mentioned above, they will be guaranteed glory if they pick up two wins out of their last nine games, regardless of what City do.
That would put them on 88 points, with Guardiola’s men now only able to achieve a maximum of 88.
After Everton, Liverpool’s next match is at home to Crystal Palace at Anfield on March 21.
And if both the Reds and Cityzens keep winning, that will be their first shot at securing the league.
However, if they drop points against either the Toffees or Eagles – and City bounce-back with two consecutive victories – then Liverpool could secure the league at the Etihad against City on April 5.
But in order to lift the trophy when they take on Everton, the Reds need City to lose one of their upcoming two games.
And ending their three-decade wait to be champions again at Goodison would be extra sweet for the Kopites.
Last season’s goalless draw proved costly for Liverpool as they missed out on the title by a point to City, despite winning their last nine games following the Everton stalemate.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
