When can Liverpool win the Premier League title? - ESPN

Liverpool have built up a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with five games to go and seem destined to be crowned English champions for a 20th time.

But how soon could the title be sealed? When is the most likely date? And what does the fixture list look like?

This file will be updated throughout the season until the title is confirmed — for Liverpool or Arsenal.

Second-place Arsenal dropped points again on Wednesday when they drew 2-2 at home to Crystal Palace.

Liverpool are now on the brink of the title.

Liverpool require one point (80 in total) from their remaining five games for an unassailable points total, as Arsenal can finish on a maximum of 79 if they win all their matches.

It could be wrapped up on Sunday, April 27. The title would be sealed if Liverpool win or draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in Gameweek 34.

If Liverpool lose that game, the next chance is by Arsenal failing to win at home to AFC Bournemouth on Saturday, May 3.

The best way to assess this is using points per game (PPG), essentially from across the season.

Liverpool's PPG is 2.39, while Arsenal's is 1.97.

If the PPG rate continues, Liverpool would be crowned champions when they play that match at home to Tottenham.

While it's not obligatory, the first team to play the champions after they are crowned does usually provide a guard of honor as they walk out.

If Liverpool win the title on Sunday, May 4, then Arsenal at home is the next fixture.

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If Liverpool go into the game with a lead of four, five or six points, they would need to beat Arsenal to secure the title against them.

If Liverpool start the match with a lead of seven, eight or nine points, a draw or a win would seal the title.

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