English football news: April 27, 2025, will forever be a landmark day in Liverpool’s history, as they officially claimed the 2024-2025 Premier League title with a resounding 5-1 demolition of Tottenham at the electric Anfield.
Summary of the Match
A Storming Start Fueled by Determination
Entering matchweek 34, Liverpool needed just a single point against Tottenham to secure the title. However, under the guidance of new manager Arne Slot, the “Reds” weren’t content with a mere draw—they aimed for a thumping victory to cap their coronation in style.
From the opening whistle, Liverpool unleashed a relentless attacking onslaught, pinning Tottenham back. In the second minute, Mohamed Salah nearly scored with a trademark effort. But the unexpected struck in the 12th minute when Dominic Solanke, a former Liverpool player, rose high to head home a pinpoint cross, giving Tottenham a 1-0 lead.
Champions’ Resolve: Liverpool Roar Back
Far from rattled, Liverpool responded with ferocious intensity. Just four minutes later, Luis Díaz leveled the score at 1-1 with a precise close-range finish.
The hosts’ momentum surged. In the 24th minute, Alexis Mac Allister unleashed a stunning strike from outside the box to make it 2-1. Ten minutes later, Cody Gakpo added his name to the scoresheet with a clinical finish, sending Liverpool into halftime with a commanding 3-1 lead.
Tottenham were overwhelmed, partly because they rested several key players to conserve energy for other competitions. This left them vulnerable to the relentless pressure from an Anfield side firing on all cylinders.
A Glorious Second-Half Triumph
Liverpool maintained their dominance after the break. In the 63rd minute, Mohamed Salah—ever the man for big moments—converted a penalty to extend the lead to 4-1 after being fouled in the box by a Tottenham defender.
Five minutes later, Destiny Udogie inadvertently sealed Tottenham’s fate by scoring an own goal while trying to thwart a dangerous move, finalizing Liverpool’s 5-1 rout.
Anfield erupted in unrelenting cheers. The “Reds” faithful began celebrating midway through the second half, as their team’s victory became undeniable.
A Historic Title: Matching Manchester United
With this win, Liverpool clinched the 2024-2025 Premier League title with four games to spare. After 34 matches, they amassed 82 points, a commanding 15-point lead over second-placed Arsenal.
Remarkably, this marked Liverpool’s 20th English top-flight title, drawing them level with arch-rivals Manchester United for the most in history. In the Premier League era (since 1992-1993), this is their second title, following their first in 2019-2020.
Arne Slot also made history as the first Liverpool manager to win the Premier League in his debut season at the helm.
A Bold Statement for a New Liverpool
This championship is more than just a trophy—it signals Liverpool’s profound transformation under Arne Slot. The team has retained its signature high-octane attacking philosophy while adding squad depth, defensive solidity, and the resilience to overcome adversity.
Stalwarts like Salah, Van Dijk, and Alisson continue to deliver consistently, while newcomers such as Mac Allister, Gakpo, Endo, and Szoboszlai have seamlessly integrated, forming a formidable and ambitious unit.
Liverpool now sets its sights on further silverware this season, particularly in the Champions League and FA Cup, with hopes of capping the 2024-2025 campaign with a historic treble.