Liverpool manager Arne Slot has called on his team to “finish the job” and secure the club’s long-awaited 20th top-flight title when they face Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday. The Reds require just a single point to seal the Premier League crown, following Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Slot, who took over from Jurgen Klopp last summer, emphasized the weight of the occasion, acknowledging the significance of winning a title in front of the home supporters — something Liverpool were denied when they last lifted the trophy in 2019-20 during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“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 so everybody is looking forward to Sunday,” Slot said during his pre-match press conference. “We know that there is still a job to be done and that’s at least one point.”
Liverpool’s previous Premier League triumph came in surreal circumstances, with fans locked out of stadiums due to pandemic restrictions. This time, Slot is determined to ensure the Anfield faithful are part of the celebrations.
“We hope our fans support us in the best possible way — like they have all season — and are aware that we still need a point,” he added. “It’s a nice game to look forward to but it’s also a responsibility we have for Sunday.”
The odds appear heavily stacked in Liverpool’s favor. Tottenham have not won at Anfield since 2011 and are enduring a difficult domestic season, suffering 18 league defeats so far. With their focus shifting toward a Europa League semi-final clash against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt next week, Spurs could be vulnerable.
Meanwhile, Liverpool boast the Premier League’s best home record, amassing 41 points from 16 games at Anfield this season. Slot’s men have suffered only two defeats in the league all campaign — and just one on home soil.
Slot also responded to claims that the Premier League has lacked competitiveness this season, dismissing suggestions that Liverpool’s dominance stems from a dip in the overall standard.
“I’ve only been here for a year, but I can only tell you what I’ve experienced,” he said. “It’s never been as exciting for the top-four or top-five finish. In previous years, it was quite clear which clubs would secure the top spots. This season, it’s been a real battle.”
Slot credited the financial power of mid-table clubs as a major factor in the increasing difficulty of the league.
“Either the top teams are not as good anymore — the Liverpools, the Manchester Citys, the Arsenals — or the others have the funds to spend just as much, or even more in some cases,” he observed.
Should Liverpool secure the title on Sunday, it would mark their 20th English top-flight triumph, drawing them level with Manchester United’s record. It would also cement Slot’s status as a worthy successor to Klopp, delivering silverware in his first season at the helm.
Kick-off at Anfield is set for 4:30pm local time, with thousands of fans expected to create a raucous atmosphere in anticipation of a historic day.
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