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Liverpool are moving ever closer to getting their hands on the Premier League title this season and can finally win it this week.

The Reds responded to Arsenal's 4-0 victory at Ipswich by restoring their 13-point gap with a 1-0 win over Leicester on Sunday.

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Alexander-Arnold scored a vital winner for Liverpool on SundayCredit: Getty

The importance of maintaining their lead at the top has risen over recent weeks after losing in the Carabao Cup final and being eliminated from the Champions League.

Fittingly, it was Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has agreed to join Real Madrid at the end of the season, that put Liverpool within touching distance with the crucial goal at the King Power Stadium.

It means that the Merseysiders can be crowned champions before their next Premier League fixture.

Arne Slot has only lost two league games since replacing Jurgen Klopp, and he looks set to emulate the club legend in his first year.

Liverpool will secure the Premier League crown if Crystal Palace beat Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday, April 23.

If the Gunners draw their London derby, then Liverpool only need a point in their next game - against Tottenham on Sunday, 27 April.

One more win for Slot's Reds guarantees the club the trophy regardless of Arsenal's remaining results.

They now only need three more wins to do it, even if Arsenal manage to win all of their remaining games.

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The Gunners can reach a maximum of 81 points, so it leaves Slot's men needing to reach 82 to win the title in his first year in charge.

The earliest that they can achieve that themselves will be against Tottenham at Anfield this Sunday.

Liverpool's remaining gamesLiverpool vs Tottenham - April 27 Chelsea vs Liverpool - May 4Liverpool vs Arsenal - May 10 Brighton vs Liverpool - May 18 Liverpool vs Crystal Palace - May 25

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Liverpool are closing in on the Premier League titleCredit: AFP

Should Ange Postecoglou's Spurs delay the title celebrations even further, May 4 away at Chelsea could be the day.

Wherever it eventually comes, Liverpool are likely to get a guard of honour from all remaining opponents this season.

This would mean Arsenal, who look set to miss out on Premier League glory yet again, would perform the gesture for their rivals on May 10.

It's not compulsory for teams to do so, but usually they do to show respect for the title-winners' achievements.

It's something that would hurt Arteta and his squad as they would have to applaud the team that beat them to the title.

If Liverpool slip up twice before that meeting with Arsenal on May 10, there's potential for them to clinch it against the Gunners.

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Liverpool were given a guard of honour at the Etihad when they had won the league early in 2020Credit: AFP or Licensors

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Arteta and Arsenal may have to stand and applaud Liverpool when they play them in MayCredit: Getty

But things remain up in the air regarding the exact time that the Reds can get their hands on the silverware.

One thing's for sure: Slot's side will lift the Premier League trophy on the final day against Crystal Palace if they clinch it.

And what an end that would be to the first season without Klopp.


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