Liverpool’s 2024/25 Premier League title victory has gone down in history as one of their most remarkable campaigns to date. After securing the championship with a commanding 4-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, the Reds have not only added another coveted trophy to their illustrious collection but also achieved some impressive statistical feats along the way.
This triumph, which saw them level with Manchester United on 20 English top-flight titles, is a testament to the meticulous planning, relentless effort, and exceptional performances from both players and staff. In this article, we dive deep into the numbers and stats that made Liverpool’s 2024/25 title-winning campaign truly historic.
Liverpool’s Historic Title Feat: Joint-Top with Manchester United
The Premier League trophy is now safely back at Anfield, marking Liverpool’s 20th top-flight league title in their history, putting them on equal footing with Manchester United in terms of domestic success. Although Liverpool had previously won the Premier League only once in 2019/20, this season’s victory places them back at the pinnacle of English football after more than a decade of competition with United for the title of the most successful club in the league’s history.
Manchester United had gone two titles clear when they won their 20th in 2012/13 under Sir Alex Ferguson. However, Liverpool’s resurgence and eventual triumph in the 2024/25 season mean that both clubs now sit tied at the top with 20 league titles each. The Red Devils’ record was only further reduced when Liverpool clinched the Premier League in 2019/20. Should Liverpool continue to build on their success, next season could see them take the lead for the first time since the 2010/11 campaign.
| Club | No. titles |
| Liverpool | 20 |
|---|---|
| Man Utd | 20 |
| Arsenal | 13 |
| Man City | 10 |
| Everton | 9 |
| Aston Villa | 7 |
| Chelsea | 6 |
| Sunderland | 6 |
With Liverpool now equal with Manchester United, the next challenge will be to secure back-to-back titles, something the Reds haven’t managed since the 1983/84 season. This would truly cement their status as the dominant force in English football.
A Title Wrapped Up with Four Games Left: A Remarkable Feat
Liverpool’s victory came with four matches still to play, a margin only surpassed by a select few teams in Premier League history. While this may not be the earliest title win in English football history, it stands out for its ease and dominance. Their 2024/25 campaign already secured the crown by April 27, with matches against Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton, and Crystal Palace left on the calendar.
| Season | Club | Date of Title Win | Games Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | Liverpool | 25/06/20 | 7 |
| 2000/01 | Man Utd | 14/04/01 | 5 |
| 2017/18 | Man City | 15/04/18 | 5 |
| 1999/00 | Man Utd | 22/04/00 | 4 |
| 2003/04 | Arsenal | 25/04/04 | 4 |
| 2012/13 | Man Utd | 22/04/13 | 4 |
| 2024/25 | Liverpool | 27/04/25 | 4 |
The record for the earliest title win in the Premier League era belongs to Liverpool themselves, having wrapped up the 2019/20 title with seven games still to go. Yet, this season, Liverpool’s triumph is still among the top earliest-ever wins. Only two other teams—Manchester United in 2000/01 and Manchester City in 2017/18—have claimed the title with more than four games remaining.
Arne Slot: The Fifth Manager to Win the Premier League in His First Season
Arne Slot’s impact on Liverpool’s campaign cannot be understated. The Dutch manager, in his inaugural season at Anfield, delivered the league title, making him only the fifth manager in Premier League history to claim the trophy in their first year in charge. This puts him in elite company, alongside Jose Mourinho (2004/05), Carlo Ancelotti (2009/10), Antonio Conte (2016/17), and Manuel Pellegrini (2013/14).
| Manager | Club | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Mourinho | Chelsea | 2004/05 |
| Carlo Ancelotti | Chelsea | 2009/10 |
| Manuel Pellegrini | Man City | 2013/14 |
| Antonio Conte | Chelsea | 2016/17 |
| Arne Slot | Liverpool | 2024/25 |
While Slot’s achievement is impressive, it also highlights the steady progression Liverpool has made under his guidance. Liverpool’s title win in his first season at the club places him in the company of club legends such as Matt McQueen (1922/23), Joe Fagan (1983/84), and Kenny Dalglish (1985/86), all of whom won the English top-flight title in their first season with the club.
Arne Slot’s Remarkable Youthful Feat: A Manager for the Future
Arne Slot’s triumph also makes him one of the youngest managers to lead a Premier League club to a title. At 46 years and 222 days old, he is now the fourth-youngest manager to win the English top-flight championship, following in the footsteps of José Mourinho (Chelsea 2004/05) and Kenny Dalglish (Liverpool 1994/95). His achievement not only demonstrates his tactical acumen but also his ability to adapt to the demands of the English game in such a short space of time.
| Manager | Club | Season | Age when title confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Mourinho | Chelsea | 2004/05 | 42y, 94d |
| Jose Mourinho | Chelsea | 2005/06 | 43y, 93d |
| Kenny Dalglish | Liverpool | 1994/95 | 44y, 71d |
| Arne Slot | Liverpool | 2024/25 | 46y, 222d |
| Pep Guardiola | Man City | 2017/18 | 47y, 87d |
Mourinho’s record as the youngest manager to win the Premier League remains intact, but Slot’s achievement only emphasizes the growing trend of young managers making their mark in top European leagues.
Virgil van Dijk: The First Dutch Captain to Lead Liverpool to the Premier League Title
In another remarkable achievement, Liverpool’s talismanic defender Virgil van Dijk became the first Dutch player to captain a side to the English top-flight title. This marks a monumental achievement for the Netherlands, as van Dijk joins an elite group of captains to lift the Premier League trophy for Liverpool, becoming the 12th player in club history to do so. Van Dijk’s leadership and commanding presence at the heart of the defense were instrumental in Liverpool’s successful campaign.
What makes this even more significant is that Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, shares the same nationality as van Dijk, making this the second time a manager and captain from the same country have won the Premier League title, after Arsenal’s French duo Arsène Wenger and Patrick Vieira in 2003/04.
Liverpool’s Dominance in Attack: A Statistical Masterclass
One of the defining features of Liverpool’s title win this season has been their attacking prowess. With a league-leading 80 goals scored, they have outstripped all other teams, including Manchester City, who have 66 goals. Liverpool’s relentless attacking style, led by the likes of Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, and Cody Gakpo, has been a key component in their success.
Furthermore, Liverpool has been a constant threat in front of goal, as evidenced by their shots on target and expected goals (xG) statistics. Their 591 shots this season, 40 more than any other team, highlights their relentless approach to breaking down opposition defenses. With four games left in the season, they still have a chance of reaching the 100-goal mark, which would make them only the sixth team in Premier League history to achieve such a feat.
Liverpool has also been exceptionally consistent, scoring in 33 of their 34 matches so far. If they score in each of their final four games, they will join an elite group of teams to have scored in at least 37 matches in a single Premier League season, with their own record of 37 games in 2021/22 already etched in history.
Liverpool’s Unbelievable Run at the Top: 234 Days at Number One
Liverpool’s dominance was clear throughout the 2024/25 season, as they will finish the season having been top of the Premier League for 234 days. This marks a staggering 193 days longer than any other team in the competition this year, with Manchester City managing just 41 days at the top. The Reds’ consistency in staying at the summit is an illustration of their strength across all areas of the pitch, both in attack and defense.
However, Liverpool’s record for most days spent top of the Premier League in a season still falls short of their own 2019/20 record, when they led the table for 346 days. Chelsea’s 274-day stint at the top in 2014/15 also remains a formidable mark, but Liverpool’s total for the 2024/25 season solidifies their place as one of the most dominant teams in Premier League history.
Mohamed Salah: On the Brink of Premier League History
No discussion about Liverpool’s attacking brilliance would be complete without mentioning Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian forward has been central to Liverpool’s offensive success this season, and his goal involvement tally stands at an incredible 46 (28 goals and 18 assists) for the 2024/25 campaign. This leaves him just one goal involvement short of the all-time Premier League record set by Alan Shearer (47 in 1994/95) and Andrew Cole (47 in 1993/94).
Salah has already surpassed the record for the most goal involvements in a 38-game Premier League season, having beaten Thierry Henry’s (44 in 2002/03) and Erling Haaland’s (44 in 2022/23) tallies. With four games still to play, Salah could very well go on to become the first player in Premier League history to surpass 50 goal involvements in a single season.
