Slot decision to dismiss previous Tottenham interest is all set to be justified at weekend

LIVERPOOL will be crowned Premier League champions on Sunday should they avoid defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.

- By STEPHEN KILLEN

Head coach Arne Slot is on the cusp of joining an elite group of managers as he looks set to lead the Reds to the title in his debut season in English football.

Few envisaged that the Dutchman would take the baton from Jurgen Klopp so seamlessly, with the Reds written off as serious competitors for the biggest prize in domestic football by many at the start of the season.

The contrasting fortunes for both Liverpool and Spurs will be analysed ahead of the two clubs' meeting this weekend.

For the man at the helm at Anfield, it could have been a different story had he made the decision to leave Feyenoord when the call from north London came.

In May 2023, Slot became one of the contenders to succeed Antonio Conte following his sacking.

Tottenham's came weeks after the Dutchman had guided Feyenoord to the Eredivisie title, just their second of the century.

The Premier League had previously come calling with Leeds United also expressing an interest in appointing Slot as their new manager after Jesse Marsch was dismissed.