Liverpool hasn’t won the English domestic title since the 1989-1990 season, but this season could be the year in which they return to the top.
The Reds extended their English Premier League lead to 9 points after they dominated Arsenal 5-1 on Saturday evening at Anfield.
Liverpool, which benefitted from second-place Tottenham’s surprising 1-3 defeat at the hands of Wolves earlier in the day, was led by Roberto Firmino. The 27-year-old Brazilian striker netted a hat trick, pushing his goal total to 7 on the season.
Liverpool hasn’t lost a single match in their first 20 games of the season. They’re currently on a 9-game winning streak in the Premier League, with their last draw coming in early November in their away tie with the Gunners.
Jürgen Klopp and the Reds are in a commanding position to accomplish a domestic league title for the first time in nearly 30 years, but a huge match awaits them on Thursday.
Liverpool will travel to Etihad Stadium to take on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team, who will move into second place in the EPL behind the Reds provided that they either win or draw against Southampton on Sunday afternoon.
