Arsenal have been Liverpool's closest challengers for much of the season, though in truth the Reds have been considered champions-elect for some time, thanks in part to their blistering form at set-pieces. The Gunners have scored 13 goals from set-pieces this season, in stark contrast to Liverpool's tally of six.

Arne Slot's Liverpool are closing in on the Premier League title with the club planning a parade that could be the biggest English football has ever seen

Arne Slot subbed Trent Alexander-Arnold into the game late, hoping that the newly-returned right back who may be moving away from Anfield this summer could summon a winner.