In a tightly contested match on Saturday, Arsenal managed just a 1-1 draw against Everton, leaving Liverpool tantalizingly close to securing the Premier League title. Following Liverpool’s narrow 1-0 win over the Blues midweek, they established a 12-point cushion ahead of Arsenal, who had previously defeated Fulham on Tuesday.
This result turned the heat up on Arsenal, putting them under pressure as they headed to Goodison Park. Unfortunately for them, they dropped two vital points. Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot, finds himself just 11 points away from achieving a stunning Premier League triumph in his debut season.
The earliest opportunity for Liverpool to clinch the title now hinges on the outcome of Arsenal’s upcoming games, but a victory at home against Tottenham on Sunday, April 27, could seal the deal for them.
Meanwhile, Arsenal is gearing up for two significant Champions League quarter-final encounters with Real Madrid. This could very well see them lose additional points. There’s a chance that a guard of honor may await Liverpool when they face Arsenal on May 11, which would be particularly gratifying for the Reds.
Everton inadvertently played into Liverpool’s hands by holding Arsenal at bay. With a handful of changes to his lineup, Mikel Arteta was clearly strategizing for the looming clash with Madrid. Jakub Kiwior came in for the injured Gabriel, while Ben White, Jorginho, Raheem Sterling, and Leandro Trossard featured in the starting XI. Key players such as Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, and Gabriel Martinelli were spared the starting burden, and Bukayo Saka was cautiously left on the bench.
Arsenal managed to secure a 1-0 advantage at halftime, thanks to a neat finish from Trossard. Everton, who didn’t display their usual intensity compared to their encounters with Liverpool, made a dramatic comeback. Iliman Ndiaye converted a penalty following a foul by Myles Lewis-Skelly on Jack Harrison. In the end, neither side could find a decisive goal, settling for a single point each—a result that suited Liverpool perfectly.
Taking a look at Liverpool’s remaining fixtures, they have:
– Fulham away on Sunday, April 6 at 2pm
– Home against West Ham on Sunday, April 13 at 2pm
– Travelling to Leicester on Sunday, April 20 at 4.30pm
– Hosting Tottenham on Sunday, April 27 at 4.30pm
– An away match at Chelsea on Sunday, May 4 at 4.30pm
– Facing Arsenal at home on Sunday, May 11 at 4.30pm
– Playing Brighton away on Sunday, May 18 at 3pm (subject to change)
– Wrapping up against Crystal Palace at home on Sunday, May 25 at 4pm
With only a few obstacles left in their path, Liverpool fans can already taste the victory.
