How many points Liverpool need to win Premier League after Arsenal slip up against Crystal Palace
Liverpool almost have two hands on the Premier League trophy after Arsenal drew with Crystal Palace on Wednesday
Liverpool players will gathered together on Wednesday night to watch as Arsenal drew in the Premier League against Crystal Palace to move the Reds one step closer to the title.
If the Gunners had lost to Palace at the Emirates Stadium, Liverpool’s place as title winners would have been confirmed with five games to spare for Arne Slot’s side.
The Gunners’ game with Crystal Palace was moved forward due to the Eagles’ participation in the FA Cup semi-final this weekend. The hosts took the lead twice in North London as Jakub Kiwior opened the scoring with a header after three minutes. Eberechi Eze levelled with a fine volley on 27 minutes but Leandro Trossard restored Arsenal’s lead on 42 minutes.
Jean-Philippe Mateta made it 2-2 with seven minutes of normal time remaining in the second half as he latched onto a loose pass from William Saliba and brilliantly chipped David Raya.
What happens now after Arsenal and Crystal Palace draw?
While an Arsenal loss would have been enough for Liverpool to be crowned champions, a draw for the Gunners is not yet quite enough for Liverpool to be officially crowned champions on Wednesday. A draw moves Arsenal to 67 points and allow them to achieve a maximum of 79 points. Liverpool are currently on 79 and have a goal difference that is 10 greater. It means that just one draw in their last five games would be enough to secure the title.
The Reds take on Tottenham Hotspur this weekend before travelling to Chelsea at the start of May. They then welcome Arsenal to Anfield before finishing the season with games at Brighton and Hove Albion and at home to Crystal Palace. An Arsenal win would of course mean that three points is still required for Liverpool.
The Gunners had won their last six games against Palace, dating back to August 2022. Their last defeat was a 3-0 loss at Selhurst Park in April 2022. They have beaten Oliver Glasner’s side 3-2 in the Carabao Cup this campaign and 5-1 in the Premier League.
What has Mikel Arteta said about Liverpool being on cusp of Premier League title
Speaking in after his side’s draw with Palace, Arteta said: “I am disappointed with the result and the performance. We did not have the consistency to dominate the game. Yes, we were ahead twice, but we didn’t grab the game and control it in the way we would normally do because we were below the standards.
“Hopefully the PSG match was not in their minds. We discussed that before (the 4-0 victory at) Ipswich, and it wasn’t there. We still have six days to prepare for that match. We missed some players, and a lot of players that have not trained, were not able to do so today so we were very short.
“We haven’t been able to see the games off for many reasons. It’s something that we have done much better in the past. You have to win a certain amount of games (to win the league). We have only lost three games – two of them with 10 men – but we have to win many more.”