Liverpool crushed Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 on a historic day at Anfield to clinch their 20th English league title, drawing level with arch-rivals Manchester United at the top of the all-time list.
Arne Slot’s side only needed a point to secure the Premier League crown but sealed it with a commanding performance, sweeping Spurs aside amid a carnival atmosphere.
Former Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke briefly silenced the Kop with an early goal, but it only fired Liverpool into life.
Luis Díaz tapped in Dominik Szoboszlai’s cross to level matters after 16 minutes, followed by a thunderous strike from Alexis Mac Allister to put Liverpool ahead. Cody Gakpo turned smartly inside the box to make it 3-1 before half-time, with Liverpool never looking back.
Mohamed Salah added a fourth midway through the second half, celebrating with a memorable selfie in front of a roaring Kop, before Spurs’ Destiny Udogie turned into his own net under pressure to cap a miserable day for the visitors.
This triumph is particularly sweet for Liverpool fans. Their last title win in 2020 came in front of empty stands due to Covid-19 restrictions.
This time, Anfield was a sea of red smoke, songs, and celebration, three decades in the making.
Slot’s impact in his debut season has been phenomenal, leading Liverpool through a seamless transition after Jürgen Klopp’s emotional departure.
Calm, tactical, and fearless, Slot has brought Liverpool not just back into contention but to the summit of English football once again.
Tottenham, meanwhile, looked overwhelmed and disjointed, offering little resistance after Solanke’s opener. Manager Ange Postecoglou, who rotated his squad ahead of a European semi-final, now faces tough questions about the club’s direction.
As the final whistle blew and Liverpool’s players sprinted to celebrate in front of the Kop, the message was loud and clear: the Reds are back at the top — and Manchester United are no longer alone.
