Liverpool Eye Historic 20th League Title As Slot Urges Focus And Responsibility.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his players have a “big responsibility” as they prepare for Sunday’s pivotal Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur, with just a single point needed to secure the club’s 20th top-flight title.
The Reds were handed a major advantage after Arsenal’s midweek draw with Crystal Palace, meaning a draw at Anfield will be enough to crown them champions with four games still to play.
It would mark Liverpool’s second Premier League title and first under Slot, who succeeded Jürgen Klopp last summer. The last league triumph came in the 2019-20 season, during the Covid-19 pandemic, when fans were unable to celebrate in the stands.
“First of all, that’s a big responsibility,” said Slot. “We are aware that the last time this club won the league it was Covid time, so everybody is looking forward to Sunday. But we know that there is still a job to be done – and that’s at least one point.”
Slot called on the Anfield faithful to play their part. “Hopefully, our fans know as well and they support us in the best possible way they can – like they have all season – and are aware of the fact that we still need a point.”
Tottenham, meanwhile, arrive at Anfield without a league win there since 2011 and appear distracted by their upcoming Europa League semi-final first leg against FK Bodø/Glimt. They have lost 18 league matches this season.
Liverpool have been in imperious form at home, with just one defeat at Anfield all season and the best home record in the league – collecting 41 points from 16 matches. Overall, they have suffered only two league defeats this campaign and currently boast a 12-point lead over second-placed Arsenal.
Reflecting on his first season in England, Slot dismissed suggestions that the league has been less competitive. “In my opinion, it’s a really difficult league because that’s what I’ve experienced over here – there’s never been an easy game.”
Slot, who previously led Feyenoord to the Dutch Eredivisie title, believes that increased financial muscle across the division has raised the overall standard. “Either the teams are not so good any more – the Liverpools, the Manchester Citys and the Arsenals – or we are still very good but the other teams have the funds to spend just as much or, in some situations, even more.”
Sunday offers the chance for Liverpool to write another chapter in the club’s illustrious history – and, this time, to lift the trophy in front of their supporters.
