Liverpool’s faithful can sense a second Premier League triumph in five years. The chatter has shifted from “what if” to “how soon,” and the answer could be as early as this Sunday. The title race might conclude before the month ends if Arsenal suffers a setback against Ipswich and Liverpool overcome Leicester. It’s a possibility that has excited the red half of Merseyside, especially in light of Liverpool’s latest last-gasp victory.
Virgil van Dijk’s late header sealed a 2-1 win over West Ham last weekend. His towering leap in the 89th minute electrified Anfield, and he kissed the badge as the crowd roared.
Is Sunday the day?
Manager Arne Slot insists there’s still work to be done. “I don’t mind where my side win the Premier League,” he said. “Focus is solely on winning the required two matches.” Victory this weekend and Arsenal dropping points would end the suspense dramatically.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah continues to influence matches even when he isn’t finding the net. Roy Keane once declared, “He does it week in, week out. He scores goals, assists. Put it this way, if you put him in the Arsenal team, Arsenal win the league this year. That’s how special he is.” Salah has signed a new deal that keeps him at Liverpool for two more years, and the Egyptian icon remains confident.
Though Liverpool holds a commanding lead, every slip can feel seismic. They learned that lesson during the nervy final moments against West Ham when Andy Robertson’s own goal nearly cost them two points. Yet Van Dijk rescued the night. His relief was palpable, and fans cherished another chapter in Liverpool’s story of resilience.
If all goes according to Liverpool’s plan, players could be celebrating a 20th top-flight crown by Sunday evening. There’s a sense of destiny about it, a spark that the team has cultivated since preseason. However, as Van Dijk and Slot keep reminding everyone, the job isn’t done until the points are locked in.
No matter where the trophy is finally lifted, this run has already highlighted why Liverpool is again at the pinnacle of English football. The blend of composure, late-game heroics, and sheer consistency sets them apart. Fans will watch with bated breath this weekend, hoping to see their side cement a league title that’s been in their sights for weeks. It might arrive earlier than anyone expected.
