Liverpool’s imperious unbeaten league streak came to an unexpected halt with a 3-2 defeat at Fulham, marking their first away loss under head coach Arne Slot.
Despite this stumble, the Reds remain firm favorites to clinch their 20th top-flight title, barring any extraordinary turn of events.
The defeat at Craven Cottage, ending a remarkable 26-match unbeaten run, raised questions about defensive lapses, with Slot admitting, “Conceding three goals in the manner we did is not the Liverpool standard.”
However, he remains optimistic, urging his team to respond with resilience in their upcoming clash with West Ham.
Currently 11 points clear of Arsenal with seven games left, Liverpool need a maximum of 11 more points to secure the title.
They could be crowned champions as early as April 20 if other results align. Slot’s side has demonstrated both efficiency and ruthlessness throughout the campaign, standing out in a season where traditional rivals like Manchester City and Manchester United have underperformed.
Critics might argue that Liverpool’s dominance has been aided by the struggles of their competitors, but the numbers tell a compelling story.
They’ve consistently delivered results, and with just seven games remaining, they have a chance to surpass Arsenal’s historic 90-point Invincibles tally from 2004.
Liverpool’s remaining fixtures include crucial tests against Arsenal and Tottenham, but their commanding lead suggests it’s more a matter of when, not if, they seal the title.
