Currently sitting 13 points clear of second-place Arsenal with five games left, Liverpool will officially be crowned champions if Mikel Arteta’s side fails to win. A draw would keep Arsenal mathematically alive in the title race, but only just, pushing Liverpool’s potential coronation to Sunday, when they host Tottenham at Anfield.
Fresh off a narrow 1-0 win over Leicester last weekend, Liverpool moved within touching distance of their first Premier League title since 2020 — a historic triumph that ended a 30-year drought. This time around, they’re chasing glory again, with the added incentive of matching Manchester United’s record 20 league championships.
Meanwhile, Arsenal face a challenging balancing act. In addition to the must-win game against Palace, the Gunners are preparing for a high-stakes Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain next week. However, there is some positive news for Arsenal fans, as star winger Bukayo Saka could return after recovering from an ankle injury sustained in the recent 4-0 win over Ipswich.
For Crystal Palace, there’s technically little at stake in the Premier League — they sit comfortably in 12th — but manager Oliver Glasner has assured fans that he’ll field his “best available team”, despite having an FA Cup semifinal against Aston Villa looming on Saturday.
All eyes will be on North London tonight. For Liverpool supporters, a result in their favor could spark early celebrations — while for Arsenal, it's about keeping faint title hopes alive and preserving momentum ahead of a crucial European showdown.