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Slot revealed the Liverpool team watched Arsenal’s midweek draw with Crystal Palace all together. Those dropped points by the Gunners have given the Reds the chance to lift the title this weekend with four games to spare.
It was different. Normally when you watch a game of football, you are either alone or with family or friends. But we watched it all together.
Before the game, I would have been surprised if the game ended in a draw. But during the game, I wasn’t because Crystal Palace again showed what this league is all about. It was a very good performance from them as a team and there were a few very good individual performances as well.
We’ll get straight into some Arne Slot. The Dutchman’s clearly had his early morning cornflakes because he is already chatting to the press …
Preamble
Good morning all. Wow, what a weekend the football Gods have in store for us. It’s FA Cup semi-final weekend, there are all kinds of promotion and relegation permutations to be settled up and down the EFL, there are Women’s Champions League semi-finals too, the Spanish Copa Del Rey final … oh, and Liverpool can be crowned champions for a record-equalling 20th time. Small matter etc etc.
With the April sun shining in the UK and very little to play for in the Premier League schedule, that end-of-season vibe is very much here – and we’re here for it. The Wembley turf will surely be looking resplendent for those FA Cup last four clashes between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, and Manchester City and Nottingham Forest.
We’ll get through all the various press conferences, including Arne Slot’s as his Liverpool side prepare to face Tottenham at Anfield knowing just a single point would secure the Premier League title. And please feel free to drop me an email with your thoughts on some/all/none of the action to come.