Liverpool fans might not want to jinx it, but their team is edging closer and closer each matchday to lifting the Premier League title.
The Reds are 11 points clear of Arsenal after Sunday's match (Apr. 6). Despite losing to Fulham for just their second loss of the league campaign, Arsenal's draw to Everton shrunk the amount of points the Reds need to clinch the title in Arne Slot's first season. Liverpool's full focus is on the Premier League after elimination from the Champions League and FA Cup as well.
Through 31 games, let's break down when Liverpool could clinch the Premier League title.
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Premier League Standings Through Apr. 6
Arsenal cling on to any hope of winning the league, but their focus is likely on the Champions League quarterfinals against Real Madrid. An 11 point gap, though mathematically not insurmountable, will be difficult to overturn given Liverpool's form this season.
When Can Liverpool Clinch the Premier League Title?
Liverpool's magic points number is 84. Arsenal, on 62 points after 31 games, can only earn a maximum of 83 points. Liverpool also hold a +12 goal differential over the Gunners, but the title shouldn't come down to GD at this point in the season.
Here's a look at Liverpool's final seven fixtures in the Premier League.
Liverpool final seven fixtures
- Apr. 13 vs. West Ham United (Home)
- Apr. 20 vs. Leicester City (Away)
- Apr. 27 vs. Tottenham Hotspur (Home)
- May 4 vs. Chelsea (Away)
- May 11 vs. Arsenal (Home)
- May 18 vs. Brighton and Hove Albion (Away)
- May 25 vs. Crystal Palace (Home)
Liverpool need 11 points to clinch the title irrespective of Arsenal's results. Any more dropped points by the Gunners will shrink that number inherently. If Liverpool win their next four games, they'll have the league clinched by the time the Gunners come to Anfield. If so, the Gunners could be in line to give the winners a guard of honor.
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