Liverpool Leading, But Arsenal Won’t Give Up the Fight
Liverpool may be sitting comfortably atop the Premier League standings, but Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has vowed that his team will not surrender their title ambitions.
Despite finishing second to Manchester City in the past two seasons, Gunners fans were hopeful that their team could go one better in the 2024/25 campaign, especially given the reigning champions’ injury issues and inconsistent performances. However, Arsenal have found themselves trailing in Liverpool’s wake, and the title race already appears to be a foregone conclusion.
Still, Arteta remains optimistic that his team can stay within striking distance of the Reds, potentially capitalizing on any potential stumbles. With a game in hand and the imminent returns of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli from injury, Arsenal are clinging to a glimmer of hope.
The Sporting News examines the remaining fixture schedules for both sides and attempts to predict the outcome of this enthralling title battle. Let’s see how accurate our forecasts turn out to be as the season reaches its climax.
When Can Liverpool Clinch the Premier League Title?
Liverpool can finish the season with a maximum possible total of 97 points. Their closest challengers, Arsenal, can reach a maximum of 89 points if they win all of their remaining 12 matches.
This means that Liverpool will be crowned champions if they earn 26 more points, regardless of the other teams’ performances. If Arsenal can reduce the gap to nine points or fewer, we could be in for a thrilling showdown on Matchday 36, when Liverpool could seal the title by defeating the Gunners at Anfield on May 10.
The good news for Liverpool fans and the bad news for Arsenal supporters is that no team in the Premier League era has ever been 11 points clear at the top this late in the season and failed to win the title.
Liverpool’s Remaining Fixtures and Predicted Results
Liverpool have 10 games left in the Premier League this season, starting with a home clash against bottom-placed Southampton on March 8.
| Date | Time (GMT / ET) | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 26 | 8:15 p.m. / 3:15 p.m. | Newcastle | H | W 2-0 |
| Mar. 8 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m. | Southampton | H | – |
| Apr. 2 | 8 p.m. / 3 p.m. | Everton | H | – |
| Apr. 5 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.* | Fulham | A | – |
| Apr. 12 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.* | West Ham | H | – |
| Apr. 19 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.* | Leicester | A | – |
| Apr. 26 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.* | Tottenham | H | – |
| May 3 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.* | Chelsea | A | – |
| May 10 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.* | Arsenal | H | – |
| May 18 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.* | Brighton | A | – |
| May 25 | 4 p.m. / 11 a.m. | Crystal Palace | H | – |
Arsenal’s Remaining Fixtures and Predicted Results
Arsenal have 11 games left in the Premier League this season, one more than Liverpool. Their next match is an away fixture against Manchester United on March 9.
| Date | Time (GMT / ET) | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 26 | 7:30 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. | N. Forest | A | D 0-0 |
| Mar. 9 | 4:30 p.m. / 12:30 p.m. | Man United | A | – |
| Mar. 16 | 1:30 p.m. / 9:30 a.m. | Chelsea | H | – |
| Apr. 1 | 7:45 p.m. / 2:45 p.m. | Fulham | H | – |
| Apr. 5 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.* | Everton | A | – |
| Apr. 12 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.* | Brentford | H | – |
| Apr. 19 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.* | Ipswich | A | – |
| Apr. 26 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.* | Crystal Palace | H | – |
| May 3 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.* | Bournemouth | H | – |
| May 10 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.* | Liverpool | A | – |
| May 18 | 3:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.* | Newcastle | H | – |
| May 25 | 4 p.m. / 11 a.m. | Southampton | A | – |
Predicted Premier League Title Run-in 2024/25
Based on our analysis of the remaining fixtures, here’s how we think the title race will unfold:
Matchday 27 (February 26-27)
- Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle United
- Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal
Matchday 28 (March 8-10)
- Liverpool 4-0 Southampton
- Manchester United 0-2 Arsenal
Matchday 29 (March 15-16)
Matchday 30 (April 1-2)
Matchday 31 (April 5)
- Fulham 1-3 Liverpool
- Everton 0-2 Arsenal
Matchday 32 (April 12)
Matchday 33 (April 19)
- Leicester City 0-3 Liverpool
- Ipswich Town 1-3 Arsenal
Matchday 34 (April 26)
Liverpool WIN THE TITLE
Matchday 35 (May 3)
Matchday 36 (May 10)
- Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
Matchday 37 (May 18)
- Brighton 2-3 Liverpool
- Arsenal 1-1 Newcastle
Matchday 38 (May 25)
- Liverpool 2-1 Crystal Palace
- Southampton 0-4 Arsenal
In the end, our prediction is that Liverpool will win the Premier League title by a comfortable margin of 15 points over Arsenal.
Predicted Final Premier League Table 2024/25
| Pos | Team | Points | Matches Played | Goals Scored | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Liverpool (C) | 93 | 38 | 92 | +56 |
| 2. | Arsenal | 78 | 38 | 73 | +40 |
The Gunners will have to applaud their rivals as Liverpool lift the trophy, but Arteta and his team can take solace in a strong second-place finish and the promise of an even more competitive title challenge next season.
