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Jurgen Klopp’s side end three-decade wait for league title after Man City defeat; Reds move one behind Manchester United’s record haul
Last Updated: 25/06/20 10:15pm
Liverpool have finally ended their 30-year wait for a 19th top-flight title after Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat at Chelsea on Thursday night.
Jurgen Klopp’s side, who thrashed Crystal Palace 4-0 on Wednesday, have sealed their first Premier League crown with seven games still to play after City dropped points in a dramatic encounter at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool have enjoyed a stunning season that has seen them beaten just once in the league so far – a shock 3-0 loss at struggling Watford in February – to open up an unassailable 22-point lead over Pep Guardiola’s side in second.
Their unstoppable march towards the league title was temporarily halted by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic back in March, with the Reds just two wins from glory.
Liverpool player stats – Premier League 2019/20
Most goals | Mo Salah | 17 |
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Most apps | Trent Alexander-Arnold | 31 |
Most assists | Trent Alexander-Arnold | 12 |
Most shots | Mo Salah | 103 |
Most passes | Virgil van Dijk | 2,702 |
Most tackles | Jordan Henderson | 50 |
And though Merseyside rivals Everton held them to a goalless draw following the resumption of the Premier League this month, they did not have much longer to wait to rubberstamp their 2019/20 triumph.
Liverpool, who have followed up last season’s Champions League title with Premier League silverware, now stand just one behind Manchester United’s record-breaking haul of 20 top-flight titles.
Klopp’s side still have plenty to play for between now and the end of the campaign as they go in search of a whole host of records to break, including the most ever wins and points in a Premier League season, as well as the record number of points in an English league campaign.
Liverpool’s brilliance by numbers
- Liverpool already have seven points more than their last title-winning season in 1989/90 (79 points – P38 W23 D10 L5).
- The Reds also have more points already than seven previous Premier League champions (most recently Leicester -81 points in 2015/16).
- They have beaten every team they have faced in the Premier League this season – the first time they have done so in the top division.
- Jurgen Klopp’s side have completed nine Premier League doubles over sides this season – they would complete 16 win doubles should they win all remaining games, setting a new English top division record (13 for Man City, last season and 2017/18).
- Liverpool have won a top-flight record 23 consecutive home victories, scoring 67 goals in those games and conceding just 15 in reply.
- They went a club record 44 league games unbeaten (W39 D5) before a 3-0 defeat vs Watford (A), Feb 29 – the second-longest unbeaten run in the top division history behind Arsenal’s 49 games (May 2003-Oct 2004)
- They won 18 successive PL games between Oct 27 and Feb 24, equalling Man City’s top division record (Aug-Dec 2017).
- Liverpool have now scored 100+ goals in all competitions for a third consecutive season, the first time they have done so since 1986-87 (eight in a row).
All the goals – relive Liverpool’s season so far
Remaining Liverpool fixtures
Thurs July 2: Man City vs Liverpool – Kick-off: 8.15pm; live on Sky Sports
Sun July 5: Liverpool vs Aston Villa – Kick-off: 4.30pm; live on Sky Sports
Weds July 8: Brighton vs Liverpool – Kick-off: 8.15pm; live on Sky Sports
Sat July 11: Liverpool vs Burnley – Kick-off: 3pm
Dates and times still to be confirmed:
Arsenal vs Liverpool
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
What records could Liverpool still break?
- The points record of 100 (City 2017/18) could be smashed – Liverpool will have 107 points if they win every game.
- The biggest points gap between first and second is 19 points (City 2017/18) – the gap now is 23 points. City need to better Liverpool’s results between now and the end of the season by two points to protect that record.
- Liverpool need five wins from their final seven games to beat the win record of 32 (City 2017/18).
Sky Sports will be on air with a Liverpool title winners special show on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports News from 10pm