Liverpool Crowned Premier League Champions After Crushing Spurs

The historic triumph sees Liverpool draw level with arch-rivals Manchester United as the most successful club in English top-flight history, each boasting 20 league titles.

Anfield, Liverpool — Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions for the 20th time on Sunday after a commanding 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at a jubilant Anfield.

Arne Slot’s side responded emphatically to an early scare, overturning an initial setback with a flurry of goals that ignited celebrations among more than 60,000 fans. The win lifts Liverpool to an unassailable 82 points, leaving second-placed Arsenal trailing by 15 points with just four games remaining.

The historic triumph sees Liverpool draw level with arch-rivals Manchester United as the most successful club in English top-flight history, each boasting 20 league titles.

Expectations were sky-high as fans thronged the streets outside Anfield ahead of kick-off, setting off flares and singing club anthems. Vendors sold scarves and flags proclaiming “Liverpool 20-time Champions” as excitement built towards the club’s coronation.

Slot’s men surged forward from the outset after a rousing rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” in the spring sunshine. However, it was Spurs who struck first when Dominic Solanke headed home from a James Maddison corner in the 12th minute, briefly silencing the home crowd.

Liverpool’s response was immediate. Luis Diaz bundled in Dominik Szoboszlai’s low cross just four minutes later, and though the offside flag was initially raised, VAR intervened to confirm the goal. From that moment, Liverpool took complete control.

Alexis Mac Allister fired the hosts ahead in the 24th minute with a thunderous strike from the edge of the box, sparking wild celebrations. Cody Gakpo soon added a third, slamming the ball into the bottom corner after a defensive lapse from Spurs.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, who made eight changes to prioritise an upcoming Europa League semi-final, watched helplessly as his side crumbled. The defeat, Tottenham’s 19th of the campaign, leaves them languishing in 16th place and heaps pressure on the Australian manager.

Liverpool’s dominance continued after the break. Mohamed Salah, the club’s leading scorer, delighted the Kop by cutting inside and rifling a shot into the bottom corner to make it 4-1. The Anfield faithful roared with chants of “We’re going to win the league” and “We shall not be moved” as the title celebrations gathered pace.

Destiny Udogie compounded Spurs’ misery by inadvertently turning the ball into his own net with about 20 minutes left, completing the rout.

As the match neared its conclusion, Anfield turned into a sea of scarves as fans sang the club anthem once more, their voices filling the stadium in a deafening tribute to a magnificent season. The final whistle was met with an eruption of joy as players and supporters basked in the long-awaited moment.

Liverpool’s latest triumph comes despite the upheaval of a managerial change last summer. Slot, who succeeded Jurgen Klopp after the German’s glittering nine-year tenure, has seamlessly guided the Reds through a season filled with challenges, including ongoing speculation over key players.

While Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah have committed to new two-year deals, uncertainty remains over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future, with reports suggesting a potential move to Real Madrid.

At the season’s outset, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City were tipped to continue their dominance, eyeing a fifth successive title. However, a surprising dip in form derailed their campaign, leaving Arsenal to emerge as Liverpool’s closest rival — only to falter in key moments.

Liverpool’s fans, denied a proper celebration during their 2020 title win due to pandemic restrictions, now have their moment of unfiltered joy — and Anfield made sure it was a day to remember.