Slot: Liverpool manager
Liverpool will be Premier League champions on Sunday if they avoid defeat at home to Spurs
Arne Slot says he understands his responsibility to give Liverpool supporters the Premier League title occasion they crave after they missed out on the celebrations last time around.
When Liverpool ended their 30-year wait to be champions in 2019/20, the stands were empty due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Slot wants his team to get over the line in 2024/25 by securing the final point they require against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday, with fans enjoying every moment in person.
“It’s a big responsibility, because we are aware of the fact the last time this club won the league it was COVID times,” Slot said, during his pre-match press conference.
“Everybody is looking forward to Sunday but there’s still a job to be done. That is [to win] one point, that’s what we know and hopefully our fans know as well.
“I hope that they support us in the best possible way, as they have done all season, and are aware of fact we still need a point. It’s a nice game to look forward to.”
Liverpool could have been crowned champions on Wednesday night had Crystal Palace won at Arsenal, mathematically putting first place out of the Gunners’ reach.
But the dramatic 2-2 draw delayed the title party and Slot revealed the players and staff all met up to watch the match – just in case.
“You’re normally alone or with family,” he said. “We watched it all together, and it was a game that had a surprise!
“Before the game I would have been surprised if it ended a draw, but during the game I wasn’t. Palace showed what this league is all about.”
