Liverpool had been informed “you’re welcome” after Crystal Palace held Arsenal to a draw on Wednesday, which means they will now seal the Premier League title at Anfield.
Two objectives from Jean-Philippe Mateta – his second a shocking lob after a mistake from William Saliba – noticed Palace maintain Arsenal to a 2-2 draw on the Emirates.
It got here on an evening when the Liverpool squad gathered to observe collectively, figuring out if Arsenal had misplaced they might be assured the title.
As a substitute, with the Gunners dropping two factors it means Arne Slot‘s facet solely want a draw in opposition to Tottenham on Sunday to safe their second Premier League triumph in 5 years.
Liverpool will, in fact, be wanting to take action with a win over a Tottenham facet struggling close to the underside of the desk – significantly as it will solely feed the environment in a rocking Anfield.
You are welcome Liverpool…#CPFC
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) April 23, 2025
Whereas Crystal Palace haven’t any canine within the battle, firmly settled in mid-table with the FA Cup their focus, they despatched a message to the champions-elect after their midweek draw.
“You’re welcome Liverpool,” was posted on Palace’s official X account quickly after the ultimate whistle in north London.
It’s a far cry from their involvement in Liverpool’s push for the title below Brendan Rodgers in 2013/14, when a 3-0 lead was overturned as Palace fought again for a 3-3 draw at Selhurst Park in Might which all however ended the Reds’ bid.
As a substitute their comeback after twice going a objective behind in opposition to Arsenal has given Liverpool the chance for the proper night at Anfield.
Whereas Arne Slot and his gamers would have welcomed successful the title with out having to kick a ball, doing so in entrance of their very own followers will probably be all of the extra particular.
Tottenham have received simply three of their final 11 video games in all competitions and certainly one of their final seven within the Premier League – dropping 5 of these seven.
Ange Postecoglou’s facet are on a run of three consecutive away defeats and, at present sitting sixteenth, can end as little as seventeenth with 5 video games left to play.
If Liverpool do clinch the title on Sunday it will imply their journey to Chelsea the next weekend would see them welcomed onto the pitch with a guard of honour.
It will additionally imply Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal would supply the primary guard of honour at Anfield.
