Arsenal’s draw against Crystal Palace on Wednesday means that Liverpool will secure the Premier League title if they earn even a single point from this match. The Reds last celebrated a Premier League title during the pandemic-disrupted 2019–20 season, when the championship was decided in the summer with matches played in front of empty stands. Now, there’s a chance to celebrate in front of their own fans, something captain Virgil van Dijk has spoken about with excitement. There will surely be nerves, but manager Arne Slot will certainly field his strongest starting eleven, and the players' motivation on the pitch will be sky-high.
For Tottenham, on the other hand, there’s no real stake in this match. Their Premier League season has been disappointing, and they will likely finish in the lower mid-table. All their focus is now on the Europa League, where Spurs face Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of the semifinals this coming Thursday. With a Europa League victory, Tottenham would secure a lucrative spot in next season’s Champions League, so manager Ange Postecoglou may rest his key players for this game in preparation for Thursday.
If the match is tied at halftime, Liverpool does not need to take extra risks, so the closing stages of the game could be quite relaxed, with both teams simply running down the clock.
It might be a boring game, unless you are a Liverpool fan! Good luck, and congrats if you are!
