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The race for the Premier League title is entering the final straight and, coming in off the bend, Liverpool have acquired themselves a very healthy 11-point advantage with seven games remaining.

With no other distractions, Arne Slot's side can now focus firmly on the last sprint and ensure they are first over the finishing line to claim the coveted prize of only a second championship in 35 years.

Nearest challengers Arsenal, though, are also having to juggle Champions League commitments, which look set to continue deep into the month after a remarkable 3-0 thumping of holders Real Madrid in their quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.



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Our ECHO staff writers have a ponder...

Ian Doyle

First, let's cut to the chase here - Liverpool are 11 points clear and, regardless of what anyone else does, should be able to claim the 11 remaining points in their final seven games to be crowned deserved champions.

But surely Arsenal's fine victory over Real Madrid this week will act only as a positive for the Gunners, and therefore could adversely impact the Reds.

After all, Liverpool know this only too well as their attempt to win the Premier League in 2019 was bolstered by the ongoing momentum that built on their way to claiming the Champions League, a more than adequate consolation after missing out on the title by a point to Manchester City.

In their draw at Everton at the weekend, Arsenal didn't look like a team that believed they could cut the gap at the summit.

If Slot's side do their job anything like they in the previous 31 games this season, the title will be coming to Anfield.

Theo Squires

It shouldn’t really make much difference to Liverpool either way what Arsenal do in the Champions League.

And that’s even taking into consideration Mikel Arteta’s side’s trip to Anfield next month.

But that does not stop it being win/win for Liverpool as Arsenal look to progress in the Champions League

While a 3-0 thrashing of Real Madrid in their quarter-final first leg will give them confidence, it also sets up Arteta to rotate his side against Brentford on Saturday and for the Gunners to remain distracted by their European exploits.

If Arsenal get knocked out next week, it will be amusing from such a position of strength and would no doubt be a devastating blow for them mentally, which would make it even harder for them to pick themselves up in the title-race when so far behind.

But should they progress to the Champions League semi-finals, that will remain their priority heading into May

The question should be whether the Gunners will be giving the Reds a guard of honour next month or are instead able to keep the title-race alive for another week.

Their meetings with Real Madrid and a potential Champions League semi-final will have a say on the answer coming from North London, but it should have no bearing on where the title ends up come the end of the season.


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