🧮 Premier League Title Race: The Current Table
| Position | Team | Games Played | Points | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 31 | 73 | +42 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 32 | 63 | +30 |
| 3 | Nottingham Forest | 32 | 57 | +13 |
With most clubs having 6 or 7 matches left, there are 18–21 points still up for grabs. Liverpool lead Arsenal by 10 points with a game in hand and are closing in on an historic 20th English title.
📊 How Many Points Do Liverpool Need?
To be mathematically uncatchable, Liverpool need a total of 82 points. That means they must earn 9 more points from their final 7 matches — assuming Arsenal win out, which is unlikely.
📆 When Could Liverpool Clinch the Title?
🟢 Earliest Scenario: April 20 (Gameweek 33)
- If Liverpool beat West Ham (GW32)
- AND Arsenal lose away to Ipswich
- THEN Liverpool could clinch the title with a win at Leicester City on April 20.
🟡 Most Likely Scenario (Based on Points Per Game)
- Liverpool: 2.35 PPG
- Arsenal: 1.97 PPG
If both maintain current form, Liverpool will likely be crowned champions at home vs. Tottenham on April 27 (GW34).
📆 Remaining Fixtures
| Gameweek | Liverpool | Arsenal | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | West Ham (H) | ||
| 33 | Leicester (A) | Ipswich (A) | Tottenham (A) |
| 34 | Tottenham (H) | Palace (H) | Brentford (H) |
| 35 | Chelsea (A) | Bournemouth (H) | Palace (A) |
| 36 | Arsenal (H) | Liverpool (A) | Leicester (H) |
| 37 | Brighton (A) | Newcastle (H) | West Ham (A) |
| 38 | Palace (H) | Southampton (A) | Chelsea (H) |
🎯 Could Liverpool Win the Title Against Arsenal?
Yes — if Liverpool enter the May 4 showdown at Anfield with a 4–6 point lead, a win would clinch the title.
If they’re 7+ points ahead, even a draw would be enough to seal the crown.
👏 Guard of Honor?
While not mandatory, it’s traditional. If Liverpool clinch before facing Arsenal, the Gunners may be expected to give them a guard of honor at Anfield.
🔀 What If Liverpool and Arsenal Finish Level?
If Liverpool and Arsenal finish with identical records, the Premier League tiebreakers apply in this order:
- Points
- Goal difference
- Goals scored
- Head-to-head record
- Head-to-head away goals
- Playoff at a neutral venue (only used if all else is equal)
Currently, Liverpool have a better GD and more goals scored. The first meeting ended 2-2. If the return fixture also finishes 2-2, and every tiebreaker remains equal — the Premier League could see a historic playoff to decide the champion.
🔴 What About Arsenal’s Chances?
If Liverpool lose every match and Arsenal win out, the earliest Arsenal could secure the title would be the final day (GW38).
🏅 How Many Players Get a Medal?
- Premier League allocates 40 medals per team.
- Any player who appears in 5+ league matches gets one automatically.
- Additional medals require Premier League board approval.
📌 Conclusion
Liverpool are firmly in control of the Premier League title race. The earliest they could win it is April 20, but the most likely coronation date appears to be April 27 vs Tottenham at Anfield — unless Arsenal collapse sooner.
Whether it’s Leicester, Spurs, or Arsenal — the countdown is officially on.
