Liverpool Thrash Tottenham 5-1 to Secure Premier League Title with Four Games to Spare

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Liverpool FC clinched the Premier League title in thrilling fashion on Sunday, coming from a goal down to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield and equaling Manchester United’s record of 20 English top-flight titles. With four games still to play, the victory secured Liverpool's 20th league championship and capped an incredible season under manager Arne Slot, who became only the fifth manager to win the title in his debut season in English football.

The game began in unexpected fashion as Tottenham took an early lead. Dominic Solanke headed the visitors in front in the 12th minute, stunning the Anfield crowd and briefly silencing the celebrations. However, Liverpool quickly answered back, demonstrating the quality that has been the hallmark of their campaign.

Luis Diaz equalized shortly after, tapping in to level the score, and then Alexis Mac Allister blasted a sensational thunderbolt into the top corner to put Liverpool ahead. Just before halftime, Cody Gakpo added a third with a cool finish, making it 3-1 and leaving Spurs with little hope.

The second half was all Liverpool, and Mohamed Salah, who had been enduring a rare goal drought, ended it with a strike past Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in the 63rd minute. Salah's goal, his 28th of the season, was celebrated in iconic fashion – by snapping a selfie with a jubilant fan in the stands.

To cap off a miserable afternoon for Tottenham, Destiny Udogie scored an own goal, ensuring that Liverpool wrapped up the win in emphatic style.

The result leaves Liverpool on 82 points from 34 games, with Arsenal in second place, a distant 15 points behind. Tottenham, meanwhile, remain in mid-table mediocrity, with 19 losses in the Premier League this season, a record to forget.

Arne Slot's achievement is remarkable, as he has now joined the elite group of managers who have won the Premier League in their first season in charge. The victory also marks a memorable moment for the club, especially after Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool's 30-year wait for the title in 2020, which was overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic and played out in an empty stadium. Sunday's celebrations, however, were anything but anticlimactic. The Anfield faithful were in full voice, singing their club anthems and reveling in the long-awaited achievement.

With the title already secured, Liverpool now turn their attention to their final four games, as they aim to build on their remarkable season and potentially break further records.