With Arsenal's draw, Liverpool now needs just 1 point to secure the league championship.
Arsenal drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace in a home game on the 34th round of the 2024-2025 Premier League season at the Emirates Stadium in London, England, on the 24th (Korea time).
As a result of this match, Arsenal recorded 67 points (18 wins, 13 draws, 3 losses) and maintained second place in the league, but the gap with first-place Liverpool (79 points) has widened to 12 points. Liverpool will secure the title if it only draws in the next match.
The slim chance of a comeback victory crumbled. Arsenal took the lead twice with Kiwior's opening goal and Trossard's additional goal, but conceded equalizers to Eze and Mateta, ultimately losing 2 points. In particular, a crucial mistake by William Saliba in the 38th minute of the second half led to a lob shot by Mateta that resulted in a goal, eliciting sighs from Arsenal fans.
This draw made Liverpool's championship scenario simpler. If Liverpool adds just 1 point in the upcoming round against Tottenham Hotspur, it will secure 80 points that Arsenal cannot catch even if it wins its remaining 4 matches. Liverpool previously maintained its lead with a 1-0 victory thanks to a late goal from Trent Alexander-Arnold against Leicester on the 21st.
Meanwhile, after the Arsenal match, 'This Is Anfield,' which mainly reports Liverpool news, noted, "Thanks to Arsenal's draw with Palace, Liverpool is now in a position to claim the Premier League championship in the upcoming Tottenham match at Anfield."
The media reported, "Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, faced Palace at home. Had they lost this match, Liverpool could have secured the title without even playing. As a result, Arsenal drew 2-2 and handed Liverpool the opportunity to 'decide their own championship fate.' Liverpool's squad watched the match together and now knows precisely what is required of them."
'This Is Anfield' emphasized, "Liverpool, managed by Arne Slot, will host Tottenham in the next round. A draw in this match will allow them to celebrate winning the league title in front of their home fans for the first time in 35 years. This will also mark the club's 20th league title overall."
It continued, "If this championship is confirmed, Liverpool will achieve early victory with 4 matches remaining. This would be the second early championship in the past five years."
Liverpool has held first place in the league since November 2 of last year and had an unbeaten streak of 26 matches at the beginning of the season. Although this result was not anticipated before the season, it is considered a well-deserved championship.
The media added, "Virgil van Dijk will become the 11th club captain to win the league title in the club's history, and Slot will become the 10th in club history and the 7th in Premier League history to win in his debut season."
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