Liverpool Win Premier League Title, Equal Manchester United on 20 Trophies

• Liverpool have been crowned Premier League champions after a dominant 5-1 victory over Tottenham
• The triumph marks their second Premier League title and 20th top-flight crown overall, bringing them level with Manchester United's record
• With four games remaining, the Reds have underlined their dominance in an awesome fashion

Liverpool stormed back from an early setback to crush Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 and seal the Premier League title in emphatic fashion on a historic day at Anfield.

Needing just a point to clinch a record-equalling 20th English crown with four games to spare, the Reds were stunned in the 12th minute when Dominic Solanke nodded Tottenham into an unexpected lead.

But the title party was only temporarily silenced as Liverpool struck back with a Luis Diaz tap-in, an Alexis Mac Allister thunderbolt and a Cody Gakpo shot before halftime.

A dominant second half saw Mohamed Salah end his six-match scoring drought by slotting a low shot past Guglielmo Vicario in the 63rd minute, and celebrating his 28th league goal of an outstanding season by snapping a selfie with a fan.

Salah’s strike also marked the 185th goal of his Premier League career, making him the league’s all-time top-scoring foreign player.

Tottenham’s misery deepened when Destiny Udogie bundled in an own goal, capping a miserable afternoon for a Spurs side that has now lost 19 Premier League games this season.

Meanwhile, Liverpool, who have now matched Manchester United’s record for the most English league titles, sit atop the table with 82 points from 34 matches played, with Arsenal a distant second on 67.

With Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, they can no longer mathematically catch Liverpool, who hold a commanding 15-point lead with just four games remaining.

Arne Slot joins elite managers club

Arne Slot has become only the fifth manager to win the Premier League title in his debut season in English football. While the title was virtually assured before kickoff on Sunday, Liverpool made sure to seal it in style in front of their adoring fans at Anfield.

It was a stark contrast to five years ago, when Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool ended a 30-year wait for their 19th title during the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrating inside an empty stadium.

Liverpool’s dominance this season — with just two league defeats in 34 games — marks a spectacular debut for Slot, who left Feyenoord last summer to succeed Jürgen Klopp.

Slot pays tribute to Klopp

The Dutchman paid tribute to Klopp after the final whistle, leading the crowd in singing Klopp’s name, just as the German had done for him after his farewell match at the club 12 months earlier.

"It was clear we couldn't lose this game. Everyone on the bus said there's no way we're going to lose this game," Arne Slot told Sky Sports.

"They always find a way to win. I'm incredibly proud, not only of the players but also the people standing here — the sporting directors, my staff members — we should give them a big round of applause.

"Let's forget it's the second title in 35 years; it's the second in five years."

Slot heaps praises in Kudus

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Slot praised Mohammed Kudus after Liverpool's hard-fought win over West Ham, calling the Ghanaian star "almost uncontrollable.

Kudus caused major problems for Liverpool, especially in the second half, showcasing why he's reportedly on their transfer radar

Source: YEN.com.gh