30 years, 58 days and a global Covid-19 pandemic later... Liverpool's long wait for a top-flight title is finally over!
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The Reds have been crowned Premier League champions, after second-placed Man City's 2-1 defeat to Chelsea this morning meant that the Reds have an unassailable lead in the standings.
This is Liverpool's 19th top-flight title overall, leaving them just one title away from Man United's record of 20.
It is also their first title in the Premier League era.
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Liverpool's Premiership title success has also set a few other milestones:
- Jurgen Klopp is the first manager to deliver the league title for the Reds, after eight other permanent bosses before him failed.
- Liverpool have won the title with seven games to spare - breaking the previous record of 5 jointly held by Man United and Man City.
- Over the course of the season, The Reds also recorded the most home wins in a row (23)
But even more records could be in store for this great side...
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Depending on how things go in the remaining seven matches this campaign, Liverpool are on course to claim honours for:
- Most home wins in a single season. The current record of 18 is held by Chelsea, Man United and Man City.
- Most victories in a season. Klopp's side are just four wins away from matching the 32 victories claimed by City in 2018 and 2019.
- Most points in a season. Liverpool are just 14 points away from equalling Man City's record haul of 100.
- The biggest winning margin. The Reds are looking good to beat the record 19-point margin also set by City in 2017/18.
So the celebrations may have already started... but for this Liverpool squad, the party has just begun!
By: Nicholas John
