April 27, 2025
Anfield was a sea of red and raw emotion on Sunday night as Liverpool defeated Tottenham Hotspur 5–1 to seal the 2024–25 Premier League title in emphatic style, equalling Manchester United’s record of 20 English top-flight championships.
Before a capacity crowd of over 60,000 fans, the Reds overcame an early scare to deliver a performance brimming with intensity, flair and ruthlessness, ensuring that manager Arne Slot’s debut season ended in silverware, and history.
Early jitters, then total domination
Tottenham, determined to play the role of spoilers, drew first blood in the 12th minute when Dominic Solanke capitalised on a rare defensive lapse to head home and momentarily stun the home crowd.
But Liverpool, brimming with confidence and purpose, responded almost immediately. Luis Díaz restored parity in the 16th minute, slotting in from close range after a slick move that had to survive a brief VAR check for offside.
The floodgates then opened.
Alexis Mac Allister, a symbol of Liverpool’s midfield evolution under Slot, put the hosts ahead with a thunderous long-range strike in the 24th minute that left Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario grasping at air. Just ten minutes later, Cody Gakpo added a third, rising highest to meet a precise cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Tottenham, now chasing shadows, struggled to regain any foothold as the Kop roared Liverpool on to greater heights.
After the interval, it was fitting that Mohamed Salah — the talisman of the Klopp and Slot eras alike — ended his six-match goal drought with a typically cool finish in the 63rd minute, his 28th goal of the season. The Egyptian King celebrated with arms wide open, soaking in the adulation of an Anfield crowd that has worshipped him for years.
Liverpool’s dominance was underlined when Destiny Udogie, under pressure from the relentless Gakpo, inadvertently turned the ball into his own net in the 69th minute to complete Tottenham’s misery.
A long-awaited party at Anfield
This was not merely another title win — it was a redemptive night. Liverpool’s 2020 Premier League triumph under Jürgen Klopp had been overshadowed by pandemic restrictions, with no fans permitted inside Anfield to share the moment.
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Tonight, the wait for a public celebration finally ended.
Flares, banners, and deafening chants filled the stadium as the final whistle blew. Players embraced, staff celebrated on the touchline, and in the stands, generations of Liverpool supporters sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone” with renewed pride.
Fans poured onto the streets of Liverpool late into the night, determined to savour every second of a title party four years overdue.
Slot’s seamless transition and instant success
Appointed last summer after Klopp’s emotional departure, Arne Slot arrived from Feyenoord facing enormous expectations and pressure. Many questioned whether the Dutchman could maintain Liverpool’s momentum. Few could have predicted he would deliver the league title in his very first season.
Slot masterminded Liverpool’s resurgence by reenergising the midfield with the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch, and by tightening defensive frailties that had crept in during the final months of Klopp’s reign.
Under his leadership, Liverpool evolved from the heavy-metal football of Klopp’s peak years into a tactically nuanced, highly organised machine — capable of overwhelming opponents while maintaining control.
Slot’s emotional leadership was evident after the match as he led the Anfield crowd in chants honouring Klopp, a gesture that cemented his bond with supporters and showed immense humility.
“This is not just my achievement. It’s a continuation of what was built before me,” Slot said post-match. “The spirit of Klopp’s Liverpool lives on, and today we made history together.”
Ending Manchester City’s reign
Liverpool’s triumph ended Manchester City’s four-year stranglehold on the Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s side, so dominant in recent seasons, could not match Liverpool’s consistency and hunger this time around.
Liverpool now sit an unassailable 15 points clear at the top, with four matches remaining. They will officially lift the trophy at Anfield after their final home game on May 25, a date now eagerly anticipated across Merseyside.
Key contributors to Liverpool’s title charge
Mohamed Salah: The Egyptian forward once again proved his class, finishing as Liverpool’s top scorer with 28 goals across competitions and 18 assists.
Luis Díaz: The Colombian winger’s relentless drive and key goals during critical matches added a fresh dimension to Liverpool’s attack.
Alexis Mac Allister: The Argentine World Cup winner brought calm, creativity, and steel to Liverpool’s midfield.
Virgil van Dijk: The captain and defensive pillar, whose leadership and form were vital throughout the campaign.
Alisson Becker: Producing crucial saves at decisive moments, the Brazilian goalkeeper remained one of Liverpool’s unsung heroes.
Arne Slot: Above all, the new manager’s tactical intelligence, man-management skills, and courage to tweak the system without losing Liverpool’s essence were the biggest reasons behind the Reds’ success.
Looking ahead
With a youthful squad brimming with talent and guided by a manager already adored by supporters, Liverpool appear poised for a new era of sustained success.
But for now, Anfield, and indeed all of Liverpool, will bask in the glory of a night that brought long-awaited joy, a sense of vindication, and a reaffirmation of their club’s place among football’s true elite.
Liverpool are champions again. And this time, the party is just getting started.
