Liverpool moved a step closer to clinching the Premier League title after a thrilling 2-1 win over West Ham United at Anfield on Sunday. The Reds now sit comfortably 13 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal, with just six matches remaining in the season. With the potential to secure the title if results go their way on April 20 — Arsenal facing Ipswich and Liverpool meeting Leicester — fans can almost taste their record-equalling 20th league triumph.
The game saw early brilliance from Mohamed Salah who burst down the halfway line in the 18th minute before setting up Luis Diaz for an easy finish from close range. However, Liverpool’s control wavered late in the second half when Andrew Robertson turned the ball into his own net while attempting to clear a miscued effort from Virgil van Dijk.
But redemption was quick. Van Dijk, making up for the error, headed home the winning goal from an Alexis Mac Allister corner just three minutes later, sending Anfield into a frenzy and pushing Liverpool even closer to their first league title since 2020. Despite setbacks in recent fixtures including their Champions League exit to PSG and League Cup final loss to Newcastle, Arne Slot’s squad delivered under pressure when it mattered most.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur’s troubles deepened after suffering a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Wolverhampton Wanderers. The loss marks another low point for manager Ange Postecoglou, whose side now sits in 15th place in the table — a ranking that would equal their poorest finish since the 1993-94 campaign.
Wolves struck first with Rayan Ait-Nouri volleying home just two minutes in. Tottenham’s defensive struggles continued as an own goal involving goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and Djed Spence added to their woes. Although Mathys Tel’s goal offered brief hope, further strikes from Jorgen Strand Larsen and Matheus Cunha ensured Wolves sealed a much-needed win. Richarlison’s late effort was not enough to save Spurs from another dismal outing.
Postecoglou now faces immense pressure to deliver results in the Europa League, Tottenham’s last hope for salvaging their season. They head into a crucial quarter-final second leg clash against Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
Elsewhere, Ipswich Town almost stunned Chelsea with a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. Julio Enciso and Ben Johnson gave Ipswich an early 2-0 lead, only for Axel Tuanzebe’s own goal and Jadon Sancho’s curling effort to bring the Blues level. Chelsea moved up to fifth in the table, though Newcastle could leapfrog them with a win over Manchester United later in the day.
