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      When will Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy?

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      LIVERPOOL have officially won the 2024/25 Premier League title with FOUR games to spare.The Reds just needed one point against Tottenham on Sunday, but they took all three after a dominant display.Liverpool secured their status as Premier League champions with a 5-1 win over TottenhamCredit: ReutersArne Slot’s side put on a show for a jubilant Anfield crowd as Liverpool thrashed Spurs 5-1.Incredible scenes followed at full-time as fans inside the iconic stadium celebrated winning a second league title in 35 years.But supporters will have to wait a little bit longer to see their champions lift the Premier League trophy.When will Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy?Liverpool will have to wait until after their final Prem fixture against Crystal Palace on Sunday, May 25, to lift the league title in front of a packed Anfield for the first time in 35 years.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe trophy lift for the Reds’ 2019/20 top-flight triumph was held behind closed doors due to Covid-19 restrictions.Virgil van Dijk will be the man to lift the iconic trophy following the conclusion of the Palace fixture.Details regarding a trophy parade are yet to be officially released, but many reports suggest it could happen the day after the trophy lift, with it being a bank holiday Monday.Will Liverpool get a guard of honour at their final four games?As Liverpool have been crowned as Premier League champions with four fixtures remaining, many are wondering if they will receive a guard of honour from each opponent.Most read in FootballIt is not compulsory for opposition teams to give the champions a guard of honour, but it is customary.Chelsea are the first team to have the opportunity to complete the pre-match ritual on May 4, while Liverpool’s title rivals Arsenal will get the chance to be gracious in defeat a week later. More

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      Liverpool win Premier League LIVE: Reds secure 20th title after thrashing Spurs as celebrations ensue – latest updates

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      LIVERPOOL have officially secured the Premier League title with an emphatic 5-1 win over Tottenham.It’s the Reds’ 20th league title, which is the joint most with Manchester United.Arne Slot has enjoyed a stunning first season at the helm on Merseyside, becoming the first Dutch manager to lift the prestigious Premier League trophy.Celebrations are well underway across the city as fans soak in the occasion after they were denied the chance for their 2020 league triumph due to Covid restrictions.Match result: Liverpool 5-1 TottenhamLiverpool team: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Gakpo, DiazTottenham team: Vicario; Spence, Danso, Davies, Udogie; Bergvall, Gray, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, TelCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…City celebrates massive titleThis club and silverware goes hand in hand with one another.It hurt so much to have such a lean spell of winning league titles.Now, they have won two Premier League trophies in five years.The rest of the league needs to be wary, The Reds go marching on.Credit: PACredit: PACopy linkCopiedPremier League champions tour datesLiverpool will go into their final four games knowing that their opponents will be facing the league champions.They will even receive guard of honours as they go out onto that pitch to do battle.Arne Slot’s side will want to celebrate this trophy in style and win all their remaining fixtures.Copy linkCopiedReds back on their perchLiverpool’s 20th top-flight title once again makes them the most decorated club in English football.The Premier League champions have got the hunger for winning trophies and this may well be the first of many.Many supporters have to endure lean periods but when you are experiencing these moments, it all seems so worth it.Credit: PACredit: AFPCredit: PACredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedSteal of the centuryLiverpool’s signing of Alexis Mac Allister for £35m from Brighton is now looking to be the ‘steal of the century’.He covered every blade of grass for The Reds today, scoring the goal to give them the lead at Anfield this afternoon.The Argentine was to get the ‘man of the match’ award and nobody deserved it more.Copy linkCopiedDutchman shows his worthWhen Arne Slot was named as the new Liverpool manager, most people where unaware who he even was.Managing a side in his native Netherlands, many wondered if he was the man to take over from Jurgen Klopp.In his first season he has shown them that he has come to carry on the good work of the German before him.Some shoes to fill, but this is a good start.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedLocal lad who wanted to play for LiverpoolTrent Alexander-Arnold has achieved his dreams with this club,Coming through the youth system that turned him into one of the best players in the world.He has some tough decision to make over the coming weeks but none of that matters now as he celebrates a Premier League title.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHis name is Lucho, he came from PortoHe came to score, came to score, came to score, score, score.Luis Diaz grabbed the equaliser for The Reds today and they did not look back from that moment.The Columbian has become an important cog in this Liverpool machine and celebrates their success with Federico Chiesa.Credit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedYou cannot buy support like thisThere is a special relationship between Liverpool fans and their club.The passion, hunger and love for their players.Through thick and thin they back them, to experience moments like these.Different levels.Credit: GettyCredit: EPACopy linkCopiedThe king bows to his peopleLiverpool’s Egyptian King is on his knees thanking those who worship him.Mohamed Salah has been the best player in the world this season and delivered a Premier League title to the fans.Having signed a new contract, he is here to stay.And along with it, more success.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedCity bouncing with title winOutside of the ground was a sea of fans, even as the game was being played.No one could ever build a stadium big enough for the supporrt of this football club.They all wanted to see their Premier League champions, there will be parrties long into the night.Credit: PACredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedSpecial achievement for Slot’s RedsTo win the Premier League with four games still to play shows just how dominant The Reds have been this season.Even when not at their best, this team found a way to win.The squad have clicked with their new manager and tactics, nobody in the Premier League have been able to live with them.What a way to seal it, with a 5-1 victory over Tottenham in front of their own fans.Credit: PACredit: GettyCredit: GettyCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedLiverpool Hungary for moreIt has been a new experience for Dominic Szoboszlai as he wins his first Premier League title with The Reds.His creativity has been a major contribution in his team ensuring that they stay at the top of the table.As he cleebrates their win with these loyal fans, the midfielder knows this is something he wants to feel more and more.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedMacca lapping up the experienceSpeaking with Sky Sports, Alexis Mac Allister spoke about this feeling:To win a World Cup and now to win a Premier League is something really special. It wouldn’t be possible without my teammates and I am just one part of the puzzle. Something really, really special and hopefully we can enjoy it. I don’t think I will score that one again. It wasn’t bad. I think it was the right decision for me [joining Liverpool] and am really enjoying my time here. Alexis Mac AllisterLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedMagic moment for Liverpool fanHarvey Elliott has grown up as a Liverpool fan and travelled as a youngster to watch so many of their games.It must have seemed like a dream when he finally signed for them and this is something probably fantasised about out his back garden as a kid.Winning the title with his beloved Liverpool, with dad watching on from the stands.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAll roads lead to AnfieldAs Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates this title win, he stands taking in the atmosphere, no doubt making the hairs on the back of his neck stand up.Why would the full-back want to leave his hometown club, the sky is the limit for Arne Slot and co.He may well be thinking about how he cannot severe this tie, it means too much, he has to stay.And the fans would love nothing more.Credit: PACredit: PACopy linkCopiedSalah feels the love at AnfieldIf anyone wondered why Mohamed Salah wanted to stay at this club so much, it was for all to see today.The Egyptian feels like one of their own and these fans feel like his family and he wanted to win this title today for them.Since his arrival in 2017, it has been a match made in heaven and who would rule out plenty more days like this for Liverpool from this point.Credit: ReutersCredit: PACopy linkCopiedArne Slot embraces the fansWearing his Liverpool top which reads on the back ‘ champions 24/25′ the manager celebrates with the fans.He is given a microphone and sings…..’Jurgen Klopp, la la la la la’.Slot embraces his players, the Dutchman looks on cloud nine.These players and coaches have such a bond with each other and these fans.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEgyptian King absorbs title winSpeaking wiith Sky Sports, Salah expressed his feelings:Incredible, to win the Premier League with the fans, it’s incredible. This is way better, 100%. It is special with the fans. I’m glad that we are winners here. We wanted to win it here in front of the fans, incredible.Mohamed SalahLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedReds crowned Premier League championsIf you wondered how much this meant to the players, they are in dreamland right now.Celebrating with the fans and singing the club anthems.After a long slog this campaign, they are reaping the rewards right now.Credit: ReutersCredit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHeroes of Anfield RoadAnfield is still a cauldron of noise, with just as many fans if not more outside the ground.The whole city rejoices as do fans all over the world.Liverpool have some of the most passionate fans and there will be some celebrations tonight.They have suprised many this season and no other team has had an answer for them.Slot’s side have been on another level.Credit: ReutersCredit: APCopy linkCopiedSlot basking in gloryThe Liverpool manager spoke with Sky Sports as the whole of Anfield sang out his name:Wow. I think it is difficult to put it into words. You could feel how important it was for the fans to be here and the boys did a brilliant job here, as did the fans. First time we went one goal behind and I don’t think we could have lost this game today if you were here. Our main focus was to win this game and that makes it special. The belief for us to win it was almost through the whole season. Arne SlotLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedFans get the moment they dreamed ofWhile it seemed immenent The Reds would be crowned champions, nobody takes anything for granted.For these fans and all the others around the world, this is the what they dream of seeing, their club lifting major silverware.This has been a season to remember for all of them.Credit: APCredit: AFPCredit: PACopy linkCopiedSkipper knows why he stayedSpeaking with Sky Sports, van Dijk was feeling all the emotions with this experience:It is something special that we love to have. This is the most beautiful club in the world and I think we all deserve this. We have got to enjoy the next couple of weeks. I was desperate to do this for all the fans around the world. It is a great achievement.Virgil van DijkLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedReds seal title in styleAs ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ rings out across the ground, the players all stand side by side.It is spine-chilling to hear the anthem ring out.This is a special club, one like no other, and fully deserve this moment.Liverpool are Premier League champions and are looking to stay.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedLiverpool are the cream of the cropThe fans erupt as it is confirmed they are champions.You can see just how much this means to the players as well as they celebrate their achievements.Arne Slot’s side have blown the opposition away as they open up a 15 point gap with four games remaining.Credit: APCredit: PACopy linkCopied More

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      Moment car ends up pitch side in middle of English football match as fans say ‘non-league at its finest’

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      STUNNED fans reckon a surprise intervention from a CAR showed ‘non-league football at its finest’. Matlock Town’s clash with Lancaster City was revving up nicely when a Honda Jazz trundled past pitchside – in front of the main stand.Fans didn’t know whether to focus on the match or the vehicleThere was no ‘brake’ in the first-half action as the seventh-tier, Northern Premier League game continued.But visitors Lancaster posted in their match coverage: “A car has taken an unexpected detour and found himself pitch side at the fittingly named Proctor Cars Stadium.”And if the venue name was apt, how about the player who put City in front soon after…Lewis Mansell – a moniker combining two of Britain’s most famous Formula 1 stars – put Lancaster in the driving seat with a 24th-minute opener.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMontel Gibson levelled just before the interval – in his final game for relegated Matlock as Town have freed the hotshot from his contract to play at a higher level.There were no more goals in the 1-1 stalemate… if only the car had brought its scoring boot!And it was the unexpected motoring moment that captivated viewers when the incident was posted online.One responded: “Normal non league behaviour over here.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”Live car auction during the game?” wondered another.And a third reckoned the vehicle should be “offered as part of hospitality” at future matches.Non-league clash SUSPENDED with players forced off the pitch due to weatherAnother fan reckoned it was “more like CAR-lisle” – with Vauxhall Motors another suggested host.  Meanwhile, one expert analyst delivered some tactical advice.He concluded: “Can’t park there mate.”The ‘Matlock Motor Mystery’ might then have been solved by another post.A fan wrote: “For those wondering, this was a musician who provided pre-match entertainment having to leave the game early to get to his next gig, but to exit our small club car park you have to follow a ‘driveway’ round the pitch. Unfortunate if the game is in progress!” More

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      Nottingham Forest 0 Man City 2: Pep and Co set up FA Cup final showdown with Crystal Palace as Nuno’s side spurn chances

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      WHAT a strange old FA Cup semi-final this was. Thousands of Manchester City fans didn’t bother turning up for it – and neither did Nottingham Forest’s players for the first hour.Man City have the chance to salvage something from their seasonA goal in each half from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol was enough for City to face Crystal Palace in the final on May 17Lewis scored inside TWO minutesBut there were plenty of empty seats at WembleyNottingham Forest missed a handful of chances in the second halfOn the day when City’s four-year reign as champions of England came to an end, goals from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol, early in either half, booked Pep Guardiola’s men a third successive FA Cup Final appearance.There were almost 10,000 empty seats in the City end, with Wembley 17,000 short of its 90,000 capacity.And City keeper Stefan Ortega could have taken one of those vacant places in the stands for the entire first half, when he was a complete spectator. With Mateo Kovacic outstanding in midfield, City showed patches of their vintage form as they secured a final date with Crystal Palace on May 17. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSForest struck the woodwork three times in a late rally – skipper Morgan Gibbs-White doing so twice, including a stunning long-range volley. But after Aston Villa’s thumping by Palace on Saturday, for a second straight day an upwardly-mobile Midlands club completely underwhelmed at Wembley. There was no doubting which set of supporters were more up for this – the Forest end was rammed and raucous.And given that this was their club’s seventh successive FA Cup semi-final – and their 28th major fixture at the new Wembley – it felt like a far more routine day out for City. Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGuardiola might have been accused of ‘overthinking it’ for a big match again when he benched Kevin De Bruyne, as well as Ilkay Gundogan.Yet within two minutes, Lewis – a surprise selection in midfield, had thumped home the opener.Pep Guardiola gives Jack Grealish update as Man City star ‘slapped’ after Manchester derby Kovacic was the creator, holding off a challenge and angling a pass to Lewis, who arrowed his shot past Matz Sels and into the bottom corner. Kovavic was beasting Forest in midfield, winning several tackles, as City kept their opponents pinned back.  Jack Grealish, his shinpads now almost microscopic, was menacing as a false nine. City had been on a seven-match unbeaten run since losing at Forest in early March Omar Marmoush blazed one over but City were playing like something from their peak years. Nuno had handed a first major start to his 18-year-old defender Zach Abbott and along with the rest of Forest’s defence, the kid was seriously under the pump. It wasn’t until the 24th minute that Forest had a touch in the City box, they had barely ventured into the opposition’s half – and every time they did, they were caught offside. Nico O’Reilly, popping into midfield from left-back, executed a pirouette and drilled a shot narrowly wide.But City had taken their foot off their gas and by half-time this was dying a death. Forest had failed to register a single shot and managed just a single touch inside the City box.There was no surprise when Nuno sent on birthday boy Anthony Elanga at the break, in place of Danilo, and he had clearly inserted a rocket up a few jacksies.  And a minute into the second half, Forest had a shot. Hudson-Odoi raced down the left and centred low for Elanga poked wide from close range. Yet that brief burst of attacking intent was short-lived as City started to pepper the Forest goal. First Sels saved an angled shot from Lewis with his feet at the near post, then the Forest keeper pushed out a Matheus Nunes effort.And then Sels made a brilliant improvised stop with his feet from a deflected Kovacic effort. Still, the Belgian’s heroics were in vain because, from the resulting corner, delivered by Marmoush, Gvardiol leapt above Murillo for a mighty header which doubled City’s lead.  Soon, Grealish’s reverse pass located Marmoush whose shot was repelled by Sels.  But then Gibbs-White – a summer target for City, who had been quiet all afternoon – met an Elanga centre with a stunning volley which crashed off the crossbar, combining exquisite technique with thunderous power.  And Gibbs-White then struck the woodwork for a second time in four minutes. Read More on The SunCity got seriously sloppy trying to play out from the back and a dozy Gvardiol pass was intercepted by the Forest skipper, who rounded Ortega but shot against the post from a tight angle. Forest were staging a very belated comeback attempt and sub Taiwo Awoniyi fired against the post before Ortega saved brilliantly, pushing away a Gibbs-White header. Morgan Gibbs-White hit the woodwork twice in the second half More

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      Liverpool 5 Tottenham 1: Reds crowned champions in front of Kop after coming from behind to demolish woeful Spurs

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      MO SALAH celebrated scoring by taking a selfie with a fan’s phone – as Liverpool snapped up the title in fittingly-easy fashion.In a season where few tipped them to be champions before a ball was kicked, Arne Slot’s picture-perfect team have waltzed to victory, seemingly without breaking sweat.Mo Salah celebrated with a Kop selfie as Liverpool secured the 2024/25 title in styleCredit: APVirgil van Dijk led the celebrations at a jubilant AnfieldCredit: GettyLiverpool fans have not been able to celebrate a title in person since 1990Credit: ReutersLuis Diaz and Alexis Mac Allister both netted as the Reds came from behind to beat TottenhamCredit: EPAAnfield was bathed in colour as the Reds put on a show to seal a historic Prem titleCredit: PACody Gakpo made it 3-1 just before half time to settle any Liverpool nervesCredit: AFPSalah bagged himself a goal as the floodgates openedCredit: PAThis win to clinch it looked the most effortless of them all against a powder-puff Spurs who have seemingly given up on their Prem campaign in favour of the Europa League.An early Dominic Solanke header aside, Ange Postecoglou’s shower were ideal opponents for Slot’s glory-hunters, and rolled over as soon as their hosts moved out of first gear.First-half strikes from Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo put the result, both in this game and the title race, beyond doubt.Then Salah’s banger and Destiny Udogie’s own goal after the break created a champagne scoreline to toast an Anfield party 35 years in the planning.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLFor this was the first time Liverpool had been able to celebrate a league title success in front of supporters since Kenny Dalglish’s side recorded the club’s 18th in 1990.Five years ago, Jurgen Klopp won the 19th – and his only Prem crown of his glittering tenure – but of course, that was in Covid times when no fans were allowed.The supporters more than made up for it here, as their beloved club went level with Manchester United on 20, by bringing the festival vibes long before the game had even kicked off.Thousands lined the streets outside the ground, waving flags and flares as the team bus arrived.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKInside the stadium, everyone was in carnival mood, including Sir Kenny and Alan Hansen who were in attendance.This red-letter day for the hosts came 24 hours before the anniversary of when they clinched the title in 1990.Gary Neville reveals fear with Liverpool to become most successful English team everDalglish’s side, captained by Hansen, also fell behind to an early header when Roy Wegerle stunned Anfield for QPR.Back then, the edgy hosts had to wait until just ahead of half-time for Ian Rush to level things up before John Barnes sealed a 2-1 win from the penalty spot after the break.Here, the nerves were calmed far quicker after Solanke’s powerful header had threatened to puncture the party atmosphere inside 12 minutes.The England striker, who had a brief spell with the Reds as a youngster, escaped Diaz and outjumped Ryan Gravenberch to thunder home James Maddison’s corner.No one saw it coming – but pretty much everyone expected the response.Dominic Solanke had headed Spurs into an early leadCredit: RexBut the Reds stormed back with three goals before half timeCredit: GettyIt came extremely swiftly – even for this excellent Liverpool attack and this porous Spurs defence – as Slot’s side hit a quick-fire double.First, Salah ingeniously found Dominik Szoboszlai who rolled it across the box for Diaz to sweep home.Szoboszlai, now the first Hungarian Premier League champion, was originally ruled offside, but VAR correctly intervened and the goal was given. Six minutes later, and after Gakpo had had a goal this time rightly chalked off for offside, the hosts were in front.Spurs, so often the masters of their own downfall, could only have themselves to blame as Mathys Tel lost possession trying to play out from the back.Gravenberch got in front of Archie Gray and managed to offload it to Mac Allister, who drew his left foot back and blasted the ball into the top corner.Postecoglou had spoken in the week how he at times has “poked the bear” with his own critics this season by snapping sarcastically back at them.Poking the bear was a good description of what his own side had done to Liverpool here – and his team were eaten alive as punishment.Two became three on 34 minutes to extinguish any sense of jeopardy out of the occasion.Salah’s strike was his first for Liverpool since March 8Credit: ReutersSpurs were at fault again as Lucas Bergvall’s pathetically weak header to try to clear a corner fell at Gakpo’s feet.The Dutchman was afforded the space to get the ball under control, shift it onto his right and pick his spot into the far corner.Slot’s animated celebration at that point suggested that even he, the cool head insisting no one get ahead of themselves, knew the title was theirs now.After the break it was just a matter of how many more they would get.And whether Salah, who had not netted in 50 days for his club, would move closer to breaking the Prem record for combined goals and assists in a single campaign.Ahead of the game, the brilliant Egyptian destined to win every individual award going this term was on 45 thanks to 27 goals and 18 assists.Destiny Udogie put through his own goal as Spurs wilted in the Merseyside sunCredit: EPATrent Alexander-Arnold celebrated with the supporters after the gameCredit: ReutersBoss Arne Slot put on a Liverpool shirt before being saluted by the KopCredit: ReutersThat was two behind joint-holders Andy Cole and Alan Shearer from their respective exploits at Newcastle and Blackburn in the early 90s.Salah moved one closer to their hauls with his SIXTEENTH goal against Spurs, cutting in from the right and curling into the near post before borrowing a supporter’s phone for a priceless selfie snap.The Liverpool icon was trying to claim a second shortly afterwards as Slot’s men made it five, but there was no doubting it was Udogie who turned home Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross.Read More on The SunSpurs had well and truly put up the white flag but mercifully Liverpool left it at that.The hard work had been done – in truth it was completed long ago – as Slot and his players enjoyed their photo finish a country mile ahead of the chasing pack More

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      Liverpool win historic Premier League with four games to spare as emotional scenes break out at Anfield after 20th title

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      IT’S OFFICIAL, Liverpool are Premier League champions and have equalled Manchester United’s record of 20 top-flight titles.Arne Slot has reclaimed Liverpool’s place at the top of English football in his debut season, after taking over from club legend Jurgen Klopp last May.Liverpool have won the Premier LeagueCredit: PAThere were jubilant scenes throughout the 90 minutes and at full-timeCredit: APAnfield celebrated its first title in 35 yearsCredit: AFPMo Salah has been Liverpool’s key man throughout the campaignCredit: PAArne Slot led Liverpool to their 20th league title, moving level with rivals Man UtdCredit: APIt was double dutch for Liverpool’s coach and captainCredit: AFPTrent Alexander-Arnold celebrates his second Prem triumphCredit: GettySalah took selfies with the KopCredit: GettyVirgil van Dijk celebrates his first title as Liverpool captainCredit: GettyThe Kop roared on the Reds throughout the win over TottenhamCredit: ReutersAfter relegating Leicester with a 1-0 win on Sunday, Liverpool put their name on the trophy with an emphatic 5-1 win over Tottenham.They went 1-0 down but hit back four minutes later and led 3-1 at half-time.There were jubilant scenes throughout the match and at full-time the players and staff celebrated in front of the Kop.Mo Salah took more selfies with the crowd – as he did after his goal – with Anfield celebrating its first title in 35 years, since 2020’s Prem title was won behind closed doors.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe stadium was a sea of red and there were emotional scenes as players and fans united as the crowd sang: ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.Slot, 46, is the first Dutch manager to win the Premier League and the fifth man to do so in their debut campaign after Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Manuel Pellegrini and Antonio Conte.And now, with four games remaining, the Kop faithful can officially let their hair down and celebrate.But the Reds have had one hand on their 20th title for several weeks.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSArsenal’s Champions League quest has seen them draw consecutive games with Everton, Brentford and Palace this month, to leave any chase impossible.Mikel Arteta’s side’s can only pick up a maximum of 12 points from their four remaining games, meaning their domestic season is officially over.’A brilliant failure’ – Incredible footage of Arne Slot’s craziest coaching idea resurfaces from his playing daysHOW REDS WON ITAug 17 Ipswich (a) W2-0Aug 25 Brentford (h) W2-0Sep 1 Man Utd (a) W3-0Sep 14 Nottm Forest (h) L1-0Sep 21 Bournemouth (h) W3-0Sep 28 Wolves (a) W2-1Oct 5 Crystal Palace (a) W1-0Oct 20 Chelsea (h) W2-1Oct 27 Arsenal (a) D2-2Nov 2 Brighton (h) W2-1Nov 9 Aston Villa (h) W2-0Nov 24 Southampton (a) W3-2Dec 1 Man City (h) W2-0Dec 4 Newcastle (a) D3-3Dec 14 Fulham (h) D2-2Dec 22 Tottenham (a) W6-3Dec 26 Leicester (h) W3-1Dec 29 West Ham (a) W5-0Jan 5 Man Utd (h) D2-2Jan 14 Nottm Forest (a) D1-1Jan 18 Brentford (a) W2-0Jan 25 Ipswich (h) W4-1Feb 1 Bournemouth (a) W2-0Feb 12 Everton (a) D2-2Feb 16 Wolves (h) W2-1Feb 19 Aston Villa (a) D2-2Feb 23 Man City (a) W2-0Feb 26 Newcastle (h) W2-0Mar 8 Southampton (h) W3-1Apr 2 Everton (h) W1-0Apr 6 Fulham (a) L3-2Apr 13 West Ham (h) W2-1Apr 20 Leicester (a) W1-0Apr 27 Tottenham (h) W5-1As things stand, the league leaders’ 15-point advantage on Arsenal is the biggest gap over the second place side since Manchester City’s 18-point lead over Manchester United in 2019-2020.But Man Utd will be more bothered about Liverpool equalling their long-held record of 20 league titles in English football. Sir Alex Ferguson set that in 2013, having spent two decades clawing back to knock Liverpool off their perch laid down in the 1980s.Meanwhile, England also has a new Premier League champion for the first time since Liverpool won it FIVE years ago, which ended a 30-year club drought.Pep Guardiola’s incredible Man City sides have won it for the last four consecutive seasons, setting a new record in the process.In fact, it was Klopp’s heroic efforts to compete with Guardiola during his nine years that left the German manager “under too much pressure” to continue before he quit Anfield last season. Salah – who signed a new two-year contract this month – has provided 46 goal contributions, in the form of 28 goals and 18 assists – the most in both categories across the league.Liverpool have lost just two Prem games this season, a 1-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest in September and a 3-2 loss to Fulham this month.It’s been eight years since the last champions lost as few as two games all season – that was City in 2017-2018.But Liverpool will have to remain unbeaten for their last four games against Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton and Palace, to keep that stat.Read More on The SunMeanwhile, Arsenal – who have stepped into Liverpool’s place of competing with City over the last few years – could now finish second for the THIRD straight season.That is as long as the chasing pack of City, Newcastle, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest don’t catch up and leapfrog them.Slot became the first Dutchman to win the PremCredit: ReutersCody Gakpo celebrates his second Liverpool trophyCredit: AFPAfter relegating Leicester with a 1-0 win on Sunday, Liverpool sealed the title a week laterCredit: ReutersSalah celebrated in his style after his goalCredit: AFPLiverpool put five past TottenhamCredit: EPAMANAGERS’ PREMIER LEAGUE TITLESTWELVE bosses have won the Premier League13 – Sir Alex Ferguson5 – Pep Guardiola3 – Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger1 – Arne Slot, Antonio Conte, Carlo Ancelotti, Roberto Mancini, Jurgen Klopp (above), Claudio Ranieri, Kenny Dalglish, Manuel Pellegrini More

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      How Slot’s Liverpool won Premier League title that was never meant to be theirs after sliding-doors transfer window

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      THIS wasn’t supposed to happen.Not with a rookie manager replacing a legend, a disaffected Galactico seemingly wanting out and a lack of action in last summer’s transfer window.Arne Slot has led Liverpool to the title in his first season in charge at AnfieldCredit: AFPMo Salah led the charge for the Reds who lift the trophy for the first time since 2020Credit: EPALiverpool players celebrate with their fans on the pitch after beating Spurs 5-1Credit: AFPThere were jubilant scenes at AnfieldCredit: APPlayers soaked up the atmosphere as fans sang ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’Credit: PAVirgil van Dijk celebrates winning his first title as captainCredit: GettyLiverpool’s Premier League campaign was so consistently good, and their title win so inevitable for so long, that we have forgotten how few people gave them a hope in hell of winning the title in Arne Slot’s maiden campaign.The Dutchman isn’t the first boss to be crowned champion in his first season in English football – the Chelsea trio of Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Antonio Conte all managed it, as did Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City, with Arsene Wenger winning the Double in his first full campaign at Arsenal.Yet the exit of Jurgen Klopp was supposed to be debilitating, the uncertainty over the future of Mo Salah was supposed to be an almighty distraction.Throw in the frustration of Liverpool’s failure to land any significant summer recruits and there was little expectation that they could dethrone Manchester City and overhaul Arsenal to reach the summit.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLYet he we are, with just weeks of the season still to run, and Liverpool’s record-equalling 20th English top-flight title already confirmed.The Reds are now able to parade the Premier League trophy at a packed Anfield for the first time – their only previous such success having arrived behind closed doors, during the pandemic.Contrary to their anthem, Liverpool have walked alone at the top of the table for months.Since hopes of the Quadruple, a Treble or even a Double evaporated during February and March, Slot’s side have been damned with faint praise, as ‘lucky’ champions during a poor season.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKYet this is nonsense. The Reds were unbeaten in the league for almost seven months between a home defeat by Nottingham Forest in September and a loss at Fulham in early April.For almost four months, they did not suffer defeat in any competition – winning 15 of 16 games during one run as remorseless as anything Klopp achieved.Mo Salah commits to Liverpool with new two-year contract And City’s record 19-point winning margin of 2018 is still very much in Liverpool’s sights, so there has been nothing lucky about it.Has it been a poor league season overall? Well the scale of City’s mid-season meltdown was extraordinary after Pep Guardiola’s side had rattled off an unprecedented four successive English titles.Yet Arsenal, who have been Liverpool’s closest – if distant – challengers have been good enough to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, thrashing Real Madrid.Newcastle have been resurgent, Forest a remarkable surprise package and Aston Villa a growing force, even if Chelsea flattered to deceive, while Manchester United and Tottenham disappeared without trace.For Liverpool, stand-out results and performances have been rare – an early-season demolition of United at Old Trafford, away-day thrashings of Tottenham and West Ham and a hugely significant double over City.After that was completed with a victory at the Etihad – which Klopp never achieved in the league – Liverpool were 11 points clear and Salah declared: “Me and the big guys in the team, we need another title.”HOW LIVERPOOL WON THE TITLETHE Reds’ Premier League results this seasonAug 17 Ipswich (a) W2-0Aug 25 Brentford (h) W2-0Sep 1 Man Utd (a) W3-0Sep 14 Nottm Forest (h) L1-0Sep 21 Bournemouth (h) W3-0Sep 28 Wolves (a) W2-1Oct 5 Crystal Palace (a) W1-0Oct 20 Chelsea (h) W2-1Oct 27 Arsenal (a) D2-2Nov 2 Brighton (h) W2-1Nov 9 Aston Villa (h) W2-0Nov 24 Southampton (a) W3-2Dec 1 Man City (h) W2-0Dec 4 Newcastle (a) D3-3Dec 14 Fulham (h) D2-2Dec 22 Tottenham (a) W6-3Dec 26 Leicester (h) W3-1Dec 29 West Ham (a) W5-0Jan 5 Man Utd (h) D2-2Jan 14 Nottm Forest (a) D1-1Jan 18 Brentford (a) W2-0Jan 25 Ipswich (h) W4-1Feb 1 Bournemouth (a) W2-0Feb 12 Everton (a) D2-2Feb 16 Wolves (h) W2-1Feb 19 Aston Villa (a) D2-2Feb 23 Man City (a) W2-0Feb 26 Newcastle (h) W2-0Mar 8 Southampton (h) W3-1Apr 2 Everton (h) W1-0Apr 6 Fulham (a) L3-2Apr 13 West Ham (h) W2-1Apr 20 Leicester (a) W1-0Apr 27 Tottenham (h) W5-1The Reds have been relentlessly good, rather than captivatingly brilliant, but many clubs have staged similar title-winning campaigns.That largely barren summer transfer window – during which the lesser-spotted Federico Chiesa was Liverpool’s only signing – may have provided a happy accident for Slot.Desperate to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad to anchor his midfield, Slot instead relied upon Ryan Gravenberch as his holding player – then the sliding-doors moment saw his compatriot become arguably the best player in the league during the first half of the season.Salah, meanwhile, had ended last season in open revolt against Klopp, a touchline tantrum at West Ham as Liverpool’s title challenge fell apart last spring adding to suggestions that the Egyptian wanted out.The ambition of filthy-rich Saudi Pro League bosses to capture Salah – the highest-profile Muslim footballer on the planet – has been an open secret for 18 months.Yet while Salah frequently whined about the supposed absence of a new contract offer from the Anfield board, he never took his eye off the ball, producing one of his finest campaigns and currently tops the charts for goals as well as assists.Salah is known to prefer Slot’s man-management style to that of Klopp and his decision to sign a new two-year deal has done wonders for Liverpool’s hopes of defending their crown and winning back-to-back titles for the first time in more than four decades.Like most champions, this Liverpool side is built on firm defensive foundations laid down during Klopp’s glory years.Alisson remains world class between the sticks, skipper Virgil van Dijk has been at his imperious best for most of the season, with Ibrahima Konate a rock alongside him.Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has penned a new two-year contractCredit: PAWith Trent Alexander-Arnold headed for Real Madrid and Andy Robertson having disappeared over the hill, Alisson and Van Dijk remain the trusty stalwarts of Klopp peak years.Slot has been wise in his ‘ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ approach, when a manager with a greater ego would have been desperate to provide his own stamp.Yet Liverpool’s playing style has become less frenetic, more risk-averse than during Klopp’s heavy metal era.The midfield trio Klopp assembled during his 2023 revamp – Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have gelled and excelled under Slot.Up front, Salah has taken the bulk of the goalscoring responsibility – only he and Luis Diaz have netted more than six league goals for the Reds this season.Me and the big guys in the team, we need another title.Mo SalahBut even the misfiring Darwin Nunez had his moments – including a late double to beat Brentford in January, on the same day Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead against Aston Villa on a day which went a long way to denying us a proper title race.One more thing, while Liverpool will never be wildly popular champions across the nation – thanks to the grating superiority complex of their fans – they have become more difficult to dislike under Slot.For all Klopp’s goofy grins, he and his attack-dog assistant Pep Lijnders were widely disliked by rival managers and coaches, as well as by many referees – as David Coote so infamously let slip in one of the videos which would spell his downfall.Slot was punished for one major tantrum aimed at Michael Oliver after the concession of a late equaliser during the final Goodison Park derby in February, telling the ref he would blame him if Liverpool failed to win the title. He needn’t have worried.MOST TOP-FLIGHT TITLESLIVERPOOL have joined Manchester United on 20 Premier League titles20 – Liverpool, Manchester United13 – Arsenal9 – Everton, Manchester City7 – Aston Villa6 – Chelsea, SunderlandBut the Dutchman is, at heart, an agreeable, understated bloke.Slot has won his title with Klopp’s squad and with no desire to make this all about himself.At the moment, he looks like being the modest Bob Paisley to Klopp’s bombastic Bill Shankly.The rest of the league will hope this ends up as a false comparison.Paisley won six league titles and three European Cups.Read More on The SunBut while Klopp unleashed a tempest on Merseyside, that storm has ended.In its place, is a golden sky.MANAGERS’ PREMIER LEAGUE TITLESTWELVE bosses have won the Premier League title13 – Sir Alex Ferguson5 – Pep Guardiola3 – Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger1 – Arne Slot, Antonio Conte, Carlo Ancelotti, Roberto Mancini, Jurgen Klopp, Claudio Ranieri, Kenny Dalglish, Manuel Pellegrini More

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      Diehard Crystal Palace fan with arm in sling goes viral after using his HEAD to clap FA Cup heroes at Wembley

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      A DIE-HARD Crystal Palace fan has gone viral while celebrating during his club’s 3-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Aston Villa.The fan was hindered with one arm in a sling, so he used his HEAD to clap with his free hand.A Crystal Palace fan has gone viral after using his head to clapThe young man couldn’t clap normally because his arm was in a slingPalace fans were in a frenzy after battering Villa in the FA Cup semi-finalThe unnamed Eagles supporter could be seen in the background behind double goalscorer Ismaila Sarr at Wembley on Saturday.The moment came after Sarr’s sublime low shot from distance put Oliver Glasner’s side 2-0 up in the 58th minute.Sarr’s crucial goal came minutes after Villa threatened to turn the tie on its head after Jean-Philippe Mateta sent his penalty well wide.But one Palace fan has gone viral after viewers at home caught him slapping his head with one free hand among the wild celebrations. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe young man couldn’t clap with his broken left arm, so he ingeniously improvised with his head instead.The inventive fella was as enthusiastic as those around him as Palace booked their place in the final against either Manchester City or Nottingham Forest, who play in the other semi-final on Sunday.One X user joked: “This bloke can’t clap so he’s whacking his head instead.”Another claimed: “That’s my mate. He broke his arm in our Sunday league game a couple weeks ago.”Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA third quipped: “I normally opt to use my chest, but each to their own 😂.”While one more added: “What a legend. Proper fan 🤣🤣.”Crystal Palace fans earn club an FA charge within 30 SECONDS after engulfing Wembley in smoke by sneaking in flaresIt was a true turning point in the game, before Sarr went onto put the final nail in Unai Emery’s coffin in added time.England international Eberechi Eze had put Palace ahead with an absolute screamer in the 31st minute.Emery reflected on his Wembley defeat and confessed: “Crystal Palace deserved to win.  “This year we played them four times and lost three and drew one. “We have to accept it and keep going in the Premier League where we are close to qualifying for Europe. “We must dominate our frustrations.”Read More on The SunPalace fans broke strict Wembley rules just 30 seconds into the clash by letting off flares.Meanwhile, Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford looks set to miss the rest of Villa’s season after picking up a hamstring injury. More