Date Liverpool can win title with Fulham defeat handing Arsenal glimmer of hope - The Mirror

Liverpool could still be toasting the Premier League title in just a few weeks’ time despite their slip-up at Fulham. The Reds fell to a 3-2 defeat at Craven Cottage on Sunday, their first away league defeat of the season.

It also saw their 26-game unbeaten league run come to a miserable end. Alexis Mac Allister gave Arne Slot’s side the perfect start, only for quickfire strikes from Ryan Sessegnon, Alex Iwobi and Rodrigo Muniz to turn the game on its head.

Luis Diaz pulled a goal back for the Reds midway through the second half but Liverpool failed to find an equaliser. Despite their defeat, the Premier League title is still within grasp. Slot’s side need just a maximum of 11 points to be confirmed as champions, with their nearest rivals Arsenal still that many behind.

And the earliest they can compile those points is on May 4 should they beat West Ham, Leicester, Tottenham and Chelsea in their next four games. And that run of results would see them claim the title with a win at Stamford Bridge.

Of course, their title could be confirmed even earlier should Arsenal drop any points within their next four outings. The Gunners take on Brentford, Ipswich, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth over their four league fixtures - and any adverse results would bring the title even closer to Liverpool.
Despite the title being close, Liverpool have promised to not take their eye off the ball. Speaking recently, French defender Ibrahima Konate said: “I hope I will win every trophy. Every trophy and another one (this season) as well. This is our target for every player, for the manager, for the staff, for the club, for the fans.

"We know we have 12 points more than Arsenal but we don’t think it’s done. We know we have to work a lot and do everything until the end of the season to achieve something special and we work on it every day.

“I was close to winning the Premier League, I was close to winning the Champions League. Every single game I play this season for Liverpool, I just remember how close I was to winning this but I didn’t.

“At the end, nobody remembers this moment. For people to remember this, you have to win it. And that’s why we have to be focussed and ready.”

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