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Liverpool are now 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League and the title took another step closer to returning to Anfield.
Liverpool have extended their lead at the top of the table to 16 points after a 3-1 win over Southampton at Anfield.
A second-half double from Mo Salah - both from the penalty spot - and a goal from Darwin Nunez ensured the Reds edged another step closer to being crowned champions of England.
The silverware has edged closer to returning to the Anfield trophy cabinet. Arne Slot will continue to insist the job is not over but fans are starting to earmark the date the Premier League trophy will be won.
The Reds have played two games more than second-placed Arsenal, who face Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow. If supporters are wondering the date that the top-flight crown could be achieved then you have to go by the fact that Arsenal will not drop points. The Gunners may slip-up but to calculate when Liverpool may not be mathematically caught has to be considered.
Arsenal are on 54 points and have 11 games left so they can reach a maximum of 87 points. Therefore, Liverpool, who are on 70 points need 88 points. Therefore, if Arsenal and Liverpool produce unblemished records from now until the end of the season, Slot’s troops could wrap up the title in their 36th fixture. That comes against the Gunners on Saturday 10 May.
However, if Arsenal slip-up between then and Liverpool’s results are flawless then Mikel Arteta’s men would have to give the Reds a guard of honour.