Liverpool Premier League Title Race: Reds Close in on Glory after Beating Manchester City
Liverpool’s title charge took a massive step forward as they secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the ongoing Liverpool Premier League title race, leaving them 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table. With only 11 matches remaining, the Reds are firmly in control, sparking chants of “We’re going to win the league” from their jubilant supporters.
Liverpool Premier League title race
This victory, coupled with Arsenal’s defeat to West Ham, solidifies Liverpool’s grip on the Liverpool Premier League title race. Head coach Arne Slot has seamlessly transitioned into the role following Jurgen Klopp’s departure, guiding the Reds with tactical precision and efficiency. The Premier League crown, a prize once cherished by legendary managers such as Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley, now seems destined to return to Anfield.
While mathematically the race isn’t over, history suggests an 11-point advantage at this stage is rarely overturned. Liverpool have lost just once in the league all season—against Nottingham Forest in September—making any potential collapse highly unlikely. With seven of their remaining 11 fixtures set to be played at Anfield, the title is within touching distance.
Slot’s Ruthless Liverpool Dominates Stats
Under Slot, Liverpool have been a dominant force, leading multiple key metrics:
Most goals scored (64)
Most shots attempted (452)
Most shots on target (173)
These statistics highlight why Liverpool are the frontrunners, outshining their title rivals in attacking efficiency and defensive solidity.
Mohamed Salah: The Driving Force
A standout performer this season, Mohamed Salah has once again demonstrated his world-class ability. The Egyptian forward opened the scoring at the Etihad and set up Dominik Szoboszlai for the second goal, bringing his tally to 30 goals and 21 assists this season—an astounding 51 goal contributions before the end of February.
With his latest feat, Salah joins Liverpool legends Roger Hunt and Ian Rush in scoring 30 or more goals in five separate seasons for the club, further cementing his legacy as one of the Premier League’s all-time greats.
Manchester City’s Decline
City, who have dominated English football under Pep Guardiola, now appear to be relinquishing their crown. Despite controlling possession (66.1% to Liverpool’s 33.9%), they failed to break down a well-organized Liverpool defense. Guardiola, recognizing Liverpool’s supremacy, warmly congratulated Slot and the Liverpool players after the final whistle.
What’s Next?
While Slot remains cautious, the reality is that Liverpool are within touching distance of lifting the Premier League trophy. Arsenal, their closest challengers, now face an uphill battle that looks insurmountable.
The Liverpool Premier League title race is not just a possibility for Liverpool—it is an inevitability. The only question now is: when will the open-top bus parade be scheduled?
