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Manchester City's lengthy stint as Premier League champion is likely to come to an end this weekend as Liverpool closes in on the title.

The Reds only need to avoid defeat against Tottenham on Sunday to ensure the title returns to Merseyside, and considering Spurs' recent form, it would be a major surprise were they to record a first victory at Anfield since 2011.

Tottenham goes into the game off the back of one win in its last seven league games, and amid speculation that Ange Postecoglou will be sacked at the end of the season — even if the North London club ends the campaign with Europa League glory.



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With that in mind, Liverpool fans around the world are fully anticipating that the title will be wrapped up this weekend ahead of the trophy lift, which will take place following the Reds' final home game of the season at home to Crystal Palace on May 25.

At the moment, the Premier League trophy remains with defending champion City, but league rules stipulate that City must return the trophy to the league three weeks before the end of the season

There are in fact two Premier League trophies: one which the defending champion keeps hold of during the season after it wins the league, and another which is used by the Premier League.

The Premier League website states: "There are two trophies which are identical and include an engraved base detailing past Premier League champions

During the season, one stays with the Premier League champions, while the other is used by the league

The champions must return their trophy to the Premier League at least three weeks before their final league match of the season."

Regarding the Premier League medals that are handed out at the end of the season, the Reds are set to receive 40, which they can do with as they see fit — as long as all players with five appearances or more receive one.

The Premier League website explains: "The champions are given 40 commemorative medals made of silver, which are 2.25 inches (5.7 centimeters) in diameter.

"They can be distributed to the manager, players and officials, as the club sees fit, as long as every player who has made at least five Premier League appearances during the title-winning season gets one.

"Additional medals may only be presented with the consent of the Premier League Board, and that will only be granted if more than 39 players have made at least five PL appearances during the campaign."

Twenty-one Liverpool players currently meet the five-appearance criteria to be guaranteed a medal, while Federico Chiesa is on four appearances
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