Premier League: After Arsenal Tie, Liverpool Need One More Point to Win League

Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Wednesday has set the stage for Liverpool to secure their 20th league title with a simple draw against Tottenham this Sunday at Anfield. The result at the Emirates ensured the championship race will be decided on Merseyside, where a fervent home crowd awaits what could be a landmark moment in the club's history.

Liverpool's squad watched Wednesday's match together, fully aware that their destiny now rests in their own hands. A single point against 16th-placed Tottenham in Sunday's late kickoff would confirm their status as champions with four games remaining - marking their second Premier League triumph in five years and their first title celebration with fans present since 1989-90.

The potential coronation represents the culmination of a dominant campaign that has seen Liverpool lead the table since November 2. Their 26-match unbeaten run earlier in the season laid the foundation for what has become a thoroughly deserved, if somewhat unexpected, title charge under first-year manager Arne Slot.

Should results go as expected, Virgil van Dijk will join an exclusive group as just the 11th captain to lift a top-flight trophy for Liverpool, while Slot would become the seventh manager in Premier League history to win the title in his debut season. The Dutch tactician would also join a select group of just 10 managers to guide the Reds to league glory.

After narrowly missing out on multiple trophies last season, Liverpool's 2023-24 campaign has been a masterclass in consistency and resilience. Now, with the finish line in sight, the Reds stand on the verge of delivering a long-awaited title celebration to their supporters - a moment 35 years in the making for the Anfield faithful.

All that remains is to complete the formalities against Tottenham and etch this team's name into Liverpool's storied history. The stage is set for what promises to be an unforgettable Sunday on Merseyside.