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The result extended the Reds’ lead at the top of the league to 11 points with 11 games left to play, and though Arsenal have a game in hand, it does not look like Arne Slot’s side – who have lost just once all season – will relinquish such a sizeable lead.
If both sides were to win both of their games from now to then, it would put Liverpool on 88 points and Arsenal on 80 – meaning that the Gunners would have to win to keep the title alive.
Salah has 25 goals and 16 assists across 27 games so far this season (Getty Images)
While Liverpool can afford to lose twice in the run-in, they have only lost once this season – way back in September against Nottingham Forest – and are averaging 2.37 points per game this season.
Conversely, Arsenal are averaging just 2.03 points per game, and have already lost three matches while drawing one more than Liverpool, with eight draws.
What is a more realistic estimate?
Looking at those points per game statistics, it is currently ‘more’ likely that Liverpool will wrap up the title if they win against Chelsea in gameweek 35, which takes place on the weekend of 3 May.
And with five of those matches taking place at Anfield, Liverpool could build a mathematically unassailable lead even before 3 May – with Chelsea and Arsenal potentially having to roll out the guard of honour for the Reds in May.
Remaining Premier League fixtures
Liverpool have just 11 matches left to play, while Arsenal have one more – which will take place on the weekend of 16 March, when the Reds are contesting the Carabao Cup final.
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