A draw will be enough for Liverpool to win the Premier League for a second time
The decisive day may finally have arrived for Liverpool as they seek the point they need to secure a second Premier League title.
An outstanding first season under Arne Slot has seen them establish a dominant advantage at the top of the table, and Liverpool will be crowned champions in front of their home fans at Anfield provided they avoid defeat against Tottenham Hotspur. Having been denied the chance to celebrate their breakthrough success under Jurgen Klopp in 2020 due to Covid, the city should be fit to burst if Slot’s side do get over the line with several games to spare.
Hoping to delay the inevitable are Spurs, guided by a boyhood Liverpool fan. Ange Postecoglou insisted that those loyalties are long gone as he looked ahead to this game, with the Australian looking to spoil the title party - though the manager will no doubt have half-an-eye on next week’s Europa League semi-final against Bodo/Glimt, too.
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When would Liverpool lift the trophy?
Even if the Reds get the result they need today, they won’t be lifting the Premier League trophy at Anfield.
Instead, Arne Slot’s side will have to wait until the final matchday of the season to lift the trophy – they play Crystal Palace at home on 25 May.
Chris Wilson27 April 2025 14:25
Head-to-head
These two sides have met a total of 186 times in the past, with Liverpool winning 92, Spurs winning 50 and 44 ending as draws.
They have met three times this season already too, with Liverpool winning 6-3 in the reverse fixture in December before beating Spurs 4-1 on aggregate in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
Chris Wilson27 April 2025 14:12
John Barnes believes ‘the character of the squad’ has taken Liverpool to title
Former Liverpool winger John Barnes believes character rather than quality has been the difference in this season’s Premier League title race.
Arne Slot’s side need just a draw to win a second title in five years as only two league defeats all season has left them 12 points clear with five matches remaining.
Barnes won two league titles with the club and was a member of the 1990 side which was the last to win the championship before a 30-year wait was ended by Jurgen Klopp and he sees similarities with the team of his era.
John Barnes believes ‘the character of the squad’ has taken Liverpool to title
Arne Slot’s side need just a point to win a second title in five years.
Chris Wilson27 April 2025 14:00
Match facts
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 15 home games against Tottenham in all competitions (W11, D4), winning the last three while scoring four goals each time.
Tottenham have won just two of the last 24 Premier League meetings against Liverpool (D6, L16), with both victories coming at home.
Chris Wilson27 April 2025 13:45
Will Jurgen Klopp attend Liverpool’s final Premier League game of the season?
Officially, there has been no word yet from Liverpool that Klopp will be at Anfield when they lift the Premier League trophy on Sunday 25 May.
But it seems very much possible.
Klopp, 57, will return to the city two days prior, as a guest speaker at the LFC Foundation’s annual Gala Ball on Friday 23 May. The German is an honorary ambassador for the club’s official charity.
He will attend the black tie event at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, with the prospect of him staying in the city over the weekend for the title celebrations a possibility.
Will Jurgen Klopp attend Liverpool’s final Premier League game of the season?
The Reds will lift the Premier League trophy after the match against Crystal Palace on 25 May
Chris Wilson27 April 2025 13:30
When could Liverpool win the Premier League?
So, one more point would be enough for Liverpool to seal the title, meaning they will win the Premier League if they draw or win against Spur today.
Liverpool’s next game after Tottenham is a trip to Chelsea on Sunday 4 May, followed by facing Arsenal at Anfield on 11 May. The Reds could therefore receive guard of honour at Stamford Bridge and from the Gunners at Anfield in the next few weeks.
Chris Wilson27 April 2025 13:20
What do Liverpool need to win the Premier League title today?
Liverpool are within touching distance of securing the Premier Leaguetitle but Arsenal’s draw with Crystal Palace on Wednesday night delayed the victory parade until at least the weekend.
Had the Gunners lost, then the title would mathematically have been heading to Anfield but, despite Jean-Philippe Mateta’s sublime finish snatching a 2-2 draw for Palace, Arsenal narrowed the gap to 12 points with four games to go.
Liverpool’s victory over Leicester City last weekend had moved that advantage to 13 points but as Mikel Arteta’s Gunners got marginally closer to Arne Slot’s side, one more point is still required for the Reds to make mathematically certain.
Chris Wilson27 April 2025 13:15
Arne Slot vows to make up for Liverpool’s ‘Covid title’ by winning Premier League in front of packed Anfield
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits his side have a big responsibility to fans to win the Premier League at Anfield.
Five years ago Jurgen Klopp’s team lifted the trophy in an empty stadium due to Covid restrictions, having won a first title in 30 years by 18 points.
Although there were celebrations outside the ground – both on the night they were confirmed as champions after Manchester City lost at Chelsea when Liverpool were not even playing, and the final game of the season – there was no victory parade for fans to show their appreciation.
Slot wants Liverpool to win Premier League title in front of packed Anfield
Liverpool last lifted the trophy five years ago in an empty stadium due to Covid restrictions, their firsr title in 30 years
Chris Wilson27 April 2025 13:05
Former Liverpool fan Ange Postecoglou hoping to spoil Anfield title party
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou insists he has moved on from his "boyhood" crush on Liverpool as he targets being a party pooper at Anfield on Sunday.
Liverpool can clinch the title with a point at home to Spurs, who could equal their tally of most defeats in a Premier League season if they lose for a 19th time in the division this weekend.
Postecoglou's primary focus is on next week's Europa League semi-final first leg tie with Bodo/Glimt but the Australian was asked about his previous affinity to the Merseyside club ahead of a potentially pivotal day for Arne Slot's team.
Former Liverpool fan Ange Postecoglou hoping to spoil Anfield title party
The Tottenham manager was a boyhood supporter of the Merseyside club but insists those loyalties are long gone
Chris Wilson27 April 2025 12:55
Is the match on TV?
When is Liverpool vs Tottenham?
Liverpool vs Tottenham is due to kick off at 4.30pm BST on Sunday, 27 April at Anfield.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with build-up starting at 4pm, straight after the Bournemouth vs Man Utd game.
Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action at Anfield on the Sky Go app. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass hereto watch without a subscription.
Chris Wilson27 April 2025 12:45