Arne Slot’s first season in control of Liverpool has been nothing in need of spectacular, with the Reds sitting 13 factors clear on the high of the Premier League desk with 5 video games to go.
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That benefit leaves them only one recreation away from securing their second Premier League title in 5 years. If Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace on Wednesday night time, Liverpool might be champions. If not, Slot’s aspect can have the chance to win it themselves on residence turf as they face Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday.
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Regardless of the efforts from rival supporters to down-play Liverpool’s achievements, it’s going to go down as a historic second within the wealthy historical past of the membership, lifting the Premier League title in entrance of followers for the primary time in 35 years.
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour spoke completely to Anfield Index and was eager to dismiss that narrative and provides the credit score to Liverpool…
‘Constant’ Liverpool Deserve the Title
“Liverpool completely deserve the title,” started Parlour, “They’ve been essentially the most constant crew this season and should be champions.”
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“Mohamed Salah’s numbers are excellent together with his objectives and assists and he must be Participant of the Season, definitely,” continued Parlour. “Throughout the pitch, Liverpool have averted huge accidents and Virgil Van Dijk has led from the again as typical. Arsenal simply haven’t been capable of cope with them.”
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Slot’s aspect have racked up 79 factors from 33 video games up to now, scoring essentially the most objectives within the league and solely struggling defeat on two events. These video games additionally embody an unbeaten streak of 26 video games, which to place into perspective, is one thing that none of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester Metropolis sides have managed.
Salah’s Brilliance Leads the Method
As Parlour rightly factors out, Salah’s record-breaking season has actually set the tone for Liverpool. With 27 objectives and 18 assists to his title in 33 appearances within the Premier League, the Egyptian King is sort of nailed on for the Participant of the Season award.
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Salah might go stage with Thierry Henry, Kevin De Bruyne, Cristiano Ronaldo and Nemanja Vidic – who’ve all gained two Premier League Participant of the Season awards.
Furthermore, the Liverpool ahead is prone to win his third PFA Gamers’ Participant of the Yr award, which no participant has ever performed. Salah would overtake Henry, Ronaldo, De Bruyne, Alan Shearer, Gareth Bale and Mark Hughes on that listing.