LIVERPOOL, APRIL 27: Liverpool are primed for a Premier League title party as they aim to seal a record-equalling 20th English top-flight crown against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.
A draw with Tottenham will take Liverpool to a title-clinching 80 points -- mathematically out of reach of second-placed Arsenal, who would be 13 points adrift with just four games left.
Arne Slot's men have been hot favourites to land just their second title in the Premier League era for months and the manager believes they have a "big responsibility" to seal the deal in front of their own fans.
The Reds' last title, five years ago, was slightly anticlimactic as it came during the Covid-19 pandemic, meaning Anfield was nearly empty when the trophy was presented due to restrictions.
"It's a big responsibility," said the Dutch boss. "We are aware that the last time this club won the league was during the Covid time, so everybody is looking forward to Sunday.
"We know there's still a job to do. We need at least one point. Our fans know as well. When they come to the stadium they have to support us in the best possible way as they have done all season."
On paper, Liverpool have little to fear from Ange Postecoglou's Spurs, who are 16th in the table and have not won at Anfield since 2011.
Liverpool's impending title success will be all the sweeter because it will move them level with bitter rivals Manchester United as the joint most successful club in English top-flight history.
Inspired by the relentless Mohamed Salah, Liverpool started the season at a sprint and kept their foot on the gas as their rivals faltered.
At the start of the campaign, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City were favourites to extend their dynastic Premier League reign and make it five titles in a row.
Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, were seen as the coming force after two consecutive runners-up finishes behind City.
But neither club have been able to match Liverpool's intensity and consistency.
It was feared Liverpool's players would need time to adapt to the methods of Slot, who replaced Jurgen Klopp last June following the German's departure after nine trophy-filled years at Anfield.
But the former Feyenoord boss settled straight away, transitioning away from Klopp's "heavy metal" brand of football involving a high press, to a more controlled, possession-based game. �"AFP
