Liverpool are in touching distance of securing the Premier League title after Arsenal dropped more points, this time at home to Brentford in a 1-1 draw at the Emirates.
The Reds can go 13 points clear at the top if they defeat West Ham at Anfield, as they look to bounce back from a shock defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage last weekend.
Arne Slot’s side were given the boost of Mohamed Salah extending his contract by two more years, with that confirmation set to precede Liverpool’s title celebrations.
Arsenal’s draw at Everton means Mikel Arteta’s side are only able to obtain a maximum of 81 points, with six games left to play. Before facing West Ham, Liverpool were on 73 points through 31 games, so they now need just nine more points to make mathematically certain of the title.
The truth is that Liverpool are edging towards another top-flight title – but when is the earliest that they could clinch number 20?
When could Liverpool win the Premier League?
Liverpool have only lost twice in the Premier League this season and are averaging 2.35 points per game this season. Three more wins would be enough to win the title, even if Arsenal win all of their games.
Liverpool could even be crowned champions as early as next weekend if Arsenal lose their next league fixture at Ipswich, and Arne Slot’s side see off West Ham and then win at Leicester at the King Power Stadium on Easter Sunday.
If Arsenal do not slip up, and Liverpool win their next two, the triumph could come against Tottenham at Anfield on 27 April. That’s followed by a trip to Chelsea on Sunday 4 May.
It also likely that Liverpool could build a mathematically unassailable lead before facing the Gunners - leaving Arsenal potentially having to roll out the guard of honour for the Reds on 11 May.
Remaining Premier League fixtures
Liverpool and Arsenal have seven games to go. Each side’s remaining fixtures are as follows:
Liverpool
Points: 73 (played 31)
Points per game (PPG): 2.35
Remaining opponents’ PPG: 1.37
Arsenal
Points: 63 (played 32)
Points per game (PPG): 1.96
Remaining opponents’ PPG: 1.35
