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Liverpool are the 2024/25 Premier League champions, with Arsenal the bridesmaids for the third year in succession.
Having finished second to Manchester City in each of the past two seasons, Gunners fans hoped to go one better this term, particularly given the defending champions' form and fitness problems for key players. However, Arsenal were left in Liverpool's wake along with everybody else.
Below, The Sporting News runs through the remaining fixture schedules for both sides and has a go at predicting their coming results and the final outcome of this title battle. We'll see how close we got to being right come the end of the season...
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When did Liverpool win Premier League?
Liverpool have 82 points from 34 matches. That means they can finish 2024/25 with a maximum possible total of 94 points. Their nearest challengers, Arsenal, can reach at most 79 if they win each of their four remaining matches.
That means Liverpool have an unassailable lead and were crowned champions with four matches remaining.
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Liverpool schedule: Remaining fixtures, results in 2024/25
Liverpool have eight games left in the Premier League this season, with a trip to Fulham up next on April 5. The Cottagers lost to Arsenal last time out but are in the hunt for a European place.
*Provisional kickoff times, subject to change based on broadcasting requirements/UEFA Champions League schedule
| 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 | W 3-1 |
| Apr. 2 | 8 p.m. / 3 p.m. | Everton | H | W 1-0 |
| Apr. 6 | 2:00 p.m. / 9:00 a.m. | Fulham | A | L 3-2 |
| Apr. 13 | 2:00 p.m. / 9:00 a.m. | West Ham | H | W 2-1 |
| Apr. 20 | 4:30 p.m. / 11:30 a.m. | Leicester | A | W 1-0 |
| Apr. 27 | 4:30 p.m. / 11:30 a.m. | Tottenham | H | W 5-1 |
| May 4 | 4:30 p.m. / 11:30 a.m. | Chelsea | A | |
| May 11 | 4:30 p.m. / 11:30 a.m. | Arsenal | H | |
| May 19 | 8:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. | Brighton | A | |
| May 25 | 4 p.m. / 11 a.m. | Crystal Palace | H |
Arsenal schedule: Remaining fixtures, results in 2024/25
Arsenal have eight games left in the Premier League this season and travel to Liverpool to face Everton next up on April 5.
*Provisional kickoff times, subject to change based on broadcasting requirements/UEFA Champions League schedule
| 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 | D 1-1 |
| Mar. 16 | 1:30 p.m. / 9:30 a.m. | Chelsea | H | W 1-0 |
| Apr. 1 | 7:45 p.m. / 2:45 p.m. | Fulham | H | W 2-1 |
| Apr. 5 | 12:30 p.m. / 7:00 a.m. | Everton | A | D 1-1 |
| Apr. 12 | 5:30 p.m. / 12:30 p.m. | Brentford | H | D 1-1 |
| Apr. 20 | 2:00 p.m. / 9:00 a.m. | Ipswich | A | W 4-0 |
| Apr. 23 | 8:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. | Crystal Palace | H | D 2-2 |
| May 3 | 5:30 p.m. / 12:30 a.m. | Bournemouth | H | |
| May 11 | 4:30 p.m. / 11:30 a.m. | Liverpool | A | |
| May 18 | 4:30 p.m. / 11:30 a.m. | Newcastle | H | |
| May 25 | 4 p.m. / 11 a.m. | Southampton | A |
Predicted scores, results for Premier League title run-in 2024/25
Below is a run-down of the remaining games for Liverpool and Arsenal, predictions for those matches, and how we think the final standings might look.
Matchday 27: February 26-27
Liverpool vs. Newcastle United
- Result last season: Liverpool 4-2 Newcastle United
- Prediction this season: Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle United
- Result this season: Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle United
Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal
- Result last season: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Arsenal
- Prediction this season: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal
- Result this season: Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal
Standings after Matchday 27:
| 1. | Liverpool | 67 | 28 | 66 | +40 |
| 2. | Arsenal | 54 | 27 | 51 | +28 |
Matchday 28: March 8-10
Liverpool vs. Southampton
- Result last season: N/A
- Prediction this season: Liverpool 4-0 Southampton
- Result this season: Liverpool 3-1 Southampton
Man United vs. Arsenal
- Result last season: Man United 0-1 Arsenal
- Prediction this season: Man United 0-2 Arsenal
- Result this season: Man United 1-1 Arsenal
Standings after Matchday 28:
| 1. | Liverpool | 70 | 29 | 70 | +42 |
| 2. | Arsenal | 55 | 28 | 52 | +28 |
Matchday 29: March 15-16
Aston Villa vs. Liverpool*
- Result last season: Liverpool 3-3 Aston Villa
- Result this season: Liverpool 2-2 Aston Villa
*Match already played in February due to Liverpool reaching Carabao Cup final
Arsenal vs. Chelsea
- Result last season: Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea
- Prediction this season: Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea
- Result this season: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
Standings after Matchday 29:
| 1. | Liverpool | 70 | 29 | 70 | +42 |
| 2. | Arsenal | 58 | 29 | 54 | +29 |
Matchday 30: April 1-2
Liverpool vs. Everton
- Result last season: Liverpool 2-0 Everton
- Prediction this season: Liverpool 3-0 Everton
- Result this season: Liverpool 1-0 Everton
Arsenal vs. Fulham
- Result last season: Arsenal 2-2 Fulham
- Prediction this season: Arsenal 2-1 Fulham
- Result this season: Arsenal 2-1 Fulham
Standings after Matchday 30:
| 1. | Liverpool | 73 | 30 | 70 | +43 |
| 2. | Arsenal | 61 | 31 | 55 | +30 |
Matchday 31: April 5
Fulham vs. Liverpool
- Result last season: Fulham 1-3 Liverpool
- Prediction this season: Fulham 1-3 Liverpool
- Result this season: Fulham 3-2 Liverpool
Everton vs. Arsenal
- Result last season: Everton 0-1 Arsenal
- Prediction this season: Everton 0-2 Arsenal
- Result this season: Everton 1-1 Arsenal
Standings after Matchday 31:
| 1. | Liverpool | 73 | 31 | 72 | +42 |
| 2. | Arsenal | 62 | 31 | 56 | +30 |
Matchday 32: April 12
Liverpool vs. West Ham
- Result last season: Liverpool 3-1 West Ham
- Prediction this season: Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
- Result this season: Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
Arsenal vs. Brentford
- Result last season: Arsenal 2-1 Brentford
- Prediction this season: Arsenal 2-2 Brentford
- Result this season: Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
Standings after Matchday 32:
| 1. | Liverpool | 76 | 32 | 74 | +43 |
| 2. | Arsenal | 63 | 32 | 57 | +30 |
Matchday 33: April 19
Leicester City vs. Liverpool
- Result last season: N/A
- Prediction this season: Leicester City 0-3 Liverpool
- Result this season: Leicester City 0-1 Liverpool
Ipswich Town vs. Arsenal
- Result last season: N/A
- Prediction this season: Ipswich Town 1-3 Arsenal
- Result this season: Ipswich Town 0-4 Arsenal
Standings after Matchday 33:
| 1. | Liverpool | 79 | 33 | 75 | +44 |
| 2. | Arsenal | 66 | 33 | 61 | +34 |
Matchday 34: April 26
Liverpool vs. Tottenham
- Result last season: Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham
- Prediction this season: Liverpool 3-2 Tottenham
- Result this season: Liverpool 5-1 Tottenham
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace
- Result last season: Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace
- Prediction this season: Arsenal 2-1 Crystal Palace
- Result this season: Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace
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Standings after Matchday 34:
| 1. | Liverpool (C) | 82 | 34 | 80 | +48 |
| 2. | Arsenal | 67 | 34 | 63 | +34 |
Matchday 35: May 3
Chelsea vs. Liverpool
- Result last season: Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool
- Prediction this season: Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool
Arsenal vs. Bournemouth
- Result last season: Arsenal 3-0 Bournemouth
- Prediction this season: Arsenal 2-0 Bournemouth
Predicted standings after Matchday 35:
| 1. | Liverpool (C) | 83 | 35 | 82 | +48 |
| 2. | Arsenal | 70 | 35 | 65 | +36 |
Matchday 36: May 10
Liverpool vs. Arsenal
- Result last season: Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
- Prediction this season: Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
Predicted standings after Matchday 36:
| 1. | Liverpool (C) | 84 | 36 | 83 | +48 |
| 2. | Arsenal | 71 | 36 | 66 | +36 |
Matchday 37: May 18
Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Liverpool
- Result last season: Brighton 2-2 Liverpool
- Prediction this season: Brighton 2-3 Liverpool
Arsenal vs. Newcastle United
- Result last season: Arsenal 4-1 Newcastle
- Prediction this season: Arsenal 1-1 Newcastle
Predicted standings after Matchday 37:
| 1. | Liverpool (C) | 87 | 37 | 86 | +49 |
| 2. | Arsenal | 72 | 37 | 67 | +36 |
Matchday 38: May 25
Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace
- Result last season: Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace
- Prediction this season: Liverpool 2-1 Crystal Palace
Southampton vs. Arsenal
- Result last season: N/A
- Prediction this season: Southampton 0-4 Arsenal
SN prediction: Liverpool to win Premier League by 15 points
We have it that Arsenal will have to give a guard of honour at Anfield after falling an unassailable distance behind with four games of the season remaining.
According to our predictions, the final gap in the standings will be 13 points.
Predicted final Premier League table 2024/25
| 1. | Liverpool (C) | 90 | 38 | 88 | +51 |
| 2. | Arsenal | 72 | 38 | 71 | +40 |
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