Liverpool sealed their 20th English top-flight title with a thrilling 5-1 demolition of Tottenham at an electric Anfield on Sunday. The victory not only confirmed their Premier League crown but also matched Manchester United’s record for the most top-flight titles in English football history.
The match started in dramatic fashion as Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke stunned the home crowd by heading in a goal from a James Maddison corner in the 12th minute. But Liverpool responded almost immediately, with Luis Diaz scoring the equalizer just four minutes later, after VAR ruled his goal onside following Dominik Szoboszlai’s assist.
From that point, the momentum swung firmly in Liverpool’s favor. In the 24th minute, Alexis Mac Allister gave Liverpool the lead with a powerful strike from outside the box, which flew past Spurs keeper Guglielmo Vicario. Cody Gakpo extended the lead further, making it 3-1 after Tottenham failed to clear their lines.
Despite a heavily rotated Spurs squad under manager Ange Postecoglou, who had made eight changes to focus on the upcoming Europa League semi-finals, Liverpool continued to dominate. The fans, who had been unable to celebrate their 2020 Premier League triumph due to COVID-19 restrictions, filled the stadium with anthems as they sensed the title was slipping away from City’s grasp.
Mohamed Salah, who had been integral to Liverpool’s success all season, sealed the victory with a goal in the second half. The Egyptian winger collected Szoboszlai’s pass, cut inside, and slotted the ball into the bottom corner, before celebrating with a fan’s phone and taking a selfie in front of the famous Kop stand.
The match was rounded off when Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie accidentally poked the ball into his own net to make it 5-1. With Liverpool’s triumph now secure, the final whistle was met with raucous celebrations and the club’s anthem ringing out once more.
The win leaves Liverpool with 82 points, 15 clear of second-place Arsenal with just four matches remaining, making them untouchable in the race for the title. Tottenham, on the other hand, remain languishing in 16th place, facing an uncertain future with Postecoglou under mounting pressure.
As the season reaches its climax, Liverpool’s coronation as champions marks a fitting culmination to their exceptional campaign under manager Arne Slot. The club’s fans, who had eagerly awaited this moment, can now celebrate their 20th league title, with flags and scarves declaring “Liverpool 20-time Champions” proudly displayed around Anfield.
