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Liverpool Remain in Title Hunt, Need City, Arsenal Lose

4/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Liverpool remain mathematically in title contention despite a 15-point deficit, needing both Manchester City and Arsenal to lose all remaining matches.
Liverpool have 55 points, which allows a maximum of 70, whereas Manchester City and Arsenal each hold 70 points.
If they lose the title, Liverpool would still finish 30 points behind the champion, a smaller gap than Chelsea’s 31-point deficit in 2015/16.

History

Historical Context

Leicester City achieved a historic Premier League title in the 2015-16 season, defying 5,000-1 odds after narrowly escaping relegation the previous year. Under manager Claudio Ranieri, they finished with 81 points, marking their first top-flight championship in 132 years. This victory transformed expectations for smaller clubs, highlighting the competitive nature of English football, as teams like Arsenal and Manchester City struggled to maintain dominance.

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Story summary

Liverpool remain mathematically in title contention despite a 15-point deficit, needing both Manchester City and Arsenal to lose all remaining matches.
Liverpool have 55 points, which allows a maximum of 70, whereas Manchester City and Arsenal each hold 70 points.
If they lose the title, Liverpool would still finish 30 points behind the champion, a smaller gap than Chelsea’s 31-point deficit in 2015/16.

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