By IDNN Sports Desk
Published April 26, 2025
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has admitted his side carries a “big responsibility” as they prepare for a potentially historic moment at Anfield on Sunday — the chance to secure the club’s 20th English top-flight title.
After Arsenal’s midweek draw with Crystal Palace, Liverpool now need just one point against Tottenham Hotspur to officially be crowned Premier League champions, with four games still left to play.
For a club steeped in history, Sunday’s match is more than just a football contest. It offers Liverpool fans the long-awaited chance to witness a title triumph in person — a moment denied to them during their 2019-2020 victory under Jurgen Klopp due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We Know There’s Still a Job to Do” – Slot
Slot, who succeeded Klopp last summer and has quickly won over both players and fans, struck a cautious but confident tone ahead of the crucial fixture.
“First of all, that’s a big responsibility because we are aware that the last time this club won the league it was Covid time,” said Slot.
“Everybody is looking forward to Sunday, but we know there’s still a job to be done—and that’s at least one point.”
While the celebrations are being prepared in the city, Slot was quick to emphasize that complacency must not creep into the squad.
“Hopefully, our fans will support us in the best possible way—like they have all season—and understand that we still need that point.”
Fortress Anfield and Tottenham’s Struggles
Liverpool head into the clash with the best home record in the league, collecting 41 points from 16 matches at Anfield, and losing just once at home all season.
Tottenham, meanwhile, have not tasted victory at Anfield since 2011 and arrive in poor domestic form. Having suffered 18 league defeats this season, their focus has shifted to their upcoming Europa League semi-final against Bodo/Glimt.
For Liverpool, the psychological advantage could not be greater. The Reds have lost just two league matches all campaign, and Slot’s intense, possession-based style has brought a new verve to a side that many feared might decline after Klopp’s exit.
A win or draw on Sunday would seal Liverpool’s 20th league title, drawing them level with bitter rivals Manchester United for the most top-flight crowns in English football history.
Slot Praises Premier League’s Relentless Competitiveness
Addressing suggestions that Liverpool’s dominance this season was helped by a “weaker” Premier League, Slot firmly disagreed, offering a broader reflection on the league’s evolving landscape.
“I’ve only been here for a year, but I can tell you from experience — it’s never been easy,” Slot said.
“Winning a game here is hard. Every week, teams push you.”
The Dutchman believes financial parity across the league has changed the balance of power.
“Maybe the Liverpools, Citys, and Arsenals aren’t weaker. Maybe the others now have the funds to build better squads and compete more fiercely.”
Indeed, this season’s battle for European places has been one of the tightest in memory, with clubs outside the traditional ‘big six’ increasingly disrupting the hierarchy.
Slot’s reflections highlight not only the difficulty of Liverpool’s achievement but the broader shift in English football’s competitive landscape.
A Celebration Years in the Making
For Liverpool’s fanbase, Sunday’s potential coronation carries deep emotional significance. When Klopp’s side ended the club’s 30-year title drought in 2020, the streets of Liverpool were empty, and the trophy lift at Anfield was witnessed only via television screens.
Now, with Anfield set to be a cauldron of noise and color, the prospect of celebrating on the pitch, in front of a full house, marks the true culmination of a long journey.
Slot, who has spoken often about his admiration for Liverpool’s “special connection” between fans and players, knows the occasion carries more than just sporting meaning.
“It’s a responsibility we embrace. We know what’s at stake. We want to make it special—for the fans, for the club, for everyone who has waited for this,” he said.
Should Liverpool complete the job on Sunday, it will not just be another title. It will be a full-circle moment — one that brings healing, closure, and renewed hope to a club that lives for nights like these.
