Liverpool demolished Tottenham on Sunday with a stunning 5-1 win at Anfield, securing the Premier League title with four matches still left to play. In front of over 60,000 passionate fans, Arne Slot’s side delivered a performance full of energy and skill to claim their 20th English top-flight crown — drawing level with Manchester United for the most in history.
The home crowd was buzzing from the start, especially after an emotional rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” under the bright spring sun. Liverpool quickly took control, although it was Tottenham who shocked the hosts first. Dominic Solanke rose highest to nod home from a James Maddison corner in the 12th minute, briefly silencing Anfield.
However, Liverpool responded almost instantly. Just four minutes later, Luis Diaz found the back of the net from close range after connecting with a Dominik Szoboszlai cross. Although the linesman’s flag initially went up, VAR intervened and awarded the equalizer, swinging momentum back firmly in Liverpool’s favor.
Alexis Mac Allister then put the Reds ahead with a thunderous strike from the edge of the box in the 24th minute. The roar that followed could be heard across Merseyside as Anfield turned into a party atmosphere. Cody Gakpo soon made it 3-1, punishing Tottenham’s shaky defense by drilling a low shot into the bottom corner.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou had made major changes to his squad to prepare for the Europa League semi-finals, but the decision backfired badly. With their weakened team, Spurs struggled to keep pace, and Liverpool kept pressing.
Top-scorer Mohamed Salah added a fourth goal that the fans were begging for. After receiving a pass from Szoboszlai, Salah cut inside and rifled a shot into the bottom corner. His celebration lit up Anfield even more as he grabbed a fan’s phone and snapped a selfie in front of the famous Kop end.
The fifth goal came with about 20 minutes left when Spurs defender Destiny Udogie accidentally turned the ball into his own net. From there, it was a procession for Liverpool, who coasted to the final whistle with the crowd singing non-stop.
The victory lifted Liverpool to 82 points, a massive 15 points clear of second-placed Arsenal. With only four games left, no team can catch them. Tottenham, on the other hand, sit miserably in 16th place after their 19th defeat of the season, increasing the pressure on Postecoglou.
Outside the stadium before kickoff, fans flooded the streets, lighting flares and waving scarves that read “Liverpool 20-time Champions.” The celebrations had started early and would likely continue deep into the night.
At the beginning of the season, Manchester City were tipped to win their fifth consecutive title. However, their form dropped unexpectedly. Arsenal pushed hard but dropped points at crucial moments, allowing Liverpool to pull away.
There were early concerns about how Slot’s side would adapt after Jurgen Klopp’s departure last summer. However, Slot guided the team confidently throughout the campaign, even while rumors swirled around key players like Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Both Salah and Van Dijk have now signed two-year contract extensions. Alexander-Arnold’s future remains less certain, with growing talk of a move to Real Madrid.
Liverpool fans finally got the title party they were denied in 2020 — and this time, they made sure the world could hear them.
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