Pool's Red-Letter Day

Record-equalling 20th league title crowned in style with emphatic win

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LIVERPOOL - Liverpool drew level with Manchester United on 20 top-flight titles after a 5-1 home win over Tottenham Hotspur saw them win the English Premier League and become the joint-most successful club in English football history.

The Reds had needed just a draw to seal their second Premier League crown in six seasons in Arne Slot's first season in charge, but they confirmed the triumph in style to prompt an almighty celebration in half of Merseyside with four games to spare.

Slot told Sky Sports: "It was clear we couldn't lose this game. Everyone on the bus said there's no way we're going to lose this game. They always find a way to win.

"Incredibly proud, not only of the players but the people standing here, sport directors, my staff members, we should give them a big round of applause. Let's forget it's the second in 35 years, it's the second in five years."

The last time they won the title in 2019-20, they were no fans in stadiums due to Covid-19 restrictions, so this time around, the celebrations took on added significance.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk added: "This is the most beautiful club in the world. We deserve this. We are going to enjoy the next couple of weeks and take it in.