Liverpool’s jubilant supporters made the call before the final whistle even blew. As the rain poured down at the Etihad Stadium, their voices rang loudly: “We’re going to win the league.”
With a resounding 2-0 victory over Manchester City, Jurgen Klopp’s successor, Arne Slot, has seemingly sealed the Reds’s fate as Premier League champions.
This win, combined with Arsenal’s shock defeat to West Ham, has left Liverpool sitting 11 points clear at the top. The numbers don’t lie—Liverpool’s dominance, with only one league defeat all season, makes it almost impossible for any challenger to catch them with just 11 games remaining.
The Numbers Paint a Clear Picture
Football can be unpredictable, but this season’s title race no longer falls into that category. With seven remaining fixtures at Anfield, Liverpool holds an almost unassailable advantage. Arsenal, despite their game in hand, faces an uphill battle that looks increasingly out of reach.
Slot remains cautious, aware of the unpredictable nature of the Premier League. “In any other league, having this lead would be comfortable, but not here,” he stated.
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Yet history shows that very few teams have ever let slip a lead of this magnitude at this stage of the season. Manchester United’s 1997-98 collapse from an 11-point lead remains the only comparable instance, but Liverpool’s form suggests no such faltering.
Pep Guardiola, despite declining to crown Liverpool champions, all but admitted the reality. When asked if the race was over, his response—“How many points are they away from Arsenal? How many games have they lost?”—spoke volumes.
Mohamed Salah Is The Engine Behind Liverpool’s Charge
At the heart of Liverpool’s relentless march is Mohamed Salah. With his 30th goal of the season-opening the scoring against City and an assist for Dominik Szoboszlai to seal the win, Salah continues to cement his legendary status.
The Egyptian forward has now recorded 30 or more goals in five separate seasons for Liverpool, matching club icons Roger Hunt and Ian Rush. His 21 assists this season bring his total goal contributions to a staggering 51 before the end of February.
Liverpool’s statistical dominance is undeniable—they lead the league in goals (64), total shots (452), and shots on target (173). This is not just a team leading the league; it is a team controlling every aspect of the game.
With memories of two heartbreaking final-day title losses to Guardiola’s City still fresh, this victory at the Etihad will feel particularly sweet for Liverpool fans. Given their commanding lead and ruthless consistency, it’s no longer a question of if they will lift the trophy—it’s a question of when.
Start the celebrations. The title parade bus is warming up.
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