Arne Slot, the head coach of Liverpool, is nearing a Premier League title in his first season in charge of the club. His team is 13 points ahead of Arsenal with six matches remaining in the championship. If the Londoners lose to Ipswich and Liverpool defeats Leicester on Sunday, the Merseyside club will become champions in advance, reports the Baltimore Chronicle, citing The Guardian.
Slot, who last season with Feyenoord narrowly missed out on the Eredivisie title to PSV, could now clinch a championship by beating a team managed by Ruud van Nistelrooy — the former PSV coach. However, the Dutch specialist remains focused solely on the result, avoiding any personal emotions.
Liverpool has demonstrated stability, especially in matches against teams from the lower part of the table, securing five victories, scoring 15 goals, and conceding only five. Slot highlights the high level of competition in English football, emphasizing how even matches against underdogs can be challenging.
Key players of the club, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, have extended their contracts, ensuring squad stability. These decisions help maintain team balance despite ongoing rumors about the future of some players.
Despite having no plans for celebrations, Slot stays concentrated on achieving the main goal — winning Liverpool’s 20th league title. Both the team and the fans are ready to celebrate the victory, regardless of where it is secured.
Earlier we wrote that Van Dijk to stay at Liverpool until 2027.