How Liverpool could win the Premier League title without kicking another ball

Jurgen Klopp's side don't play for a week - and it could be all over by then

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Liverpool could lift their first top flight title for 30 years before they even set foot on another pitch in the Premier League.

Manchester City's derby defeat at Manchester United on Sunday means Liverpool remain 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League after their own hard-fought win over Bournemouth the previous day.

Jurgen Klopp's side face Everton in their next league game on Monday, March 16, at Goodison Park - but the trophy will already be theirs if holders City lose their next two games.

Pep Guardiola's men host Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday and then Burnley on Saturday. If they lose those games, they would be unable to match Liverpool's current tally of 87 points.

The title race could be over in a week, or might take longer. The only unchallenged fact is that Liverpool need two wins from nine games, regardless of what City do over the remainder of the season.

Two wins would give them 88 points, with City only able to reach a maximum of 87 points by winning all 10 of their remaining games.

After Everton, Liverpool's next game is against Crystal Palace at Anfield on March 21.

However, if Liverpool drop points against Everton or Palace - and City beat Arsenal and Burnley - Liverpool could clinch the title against City at the Etihad on April 5.

Manchester United hold the record for the earliest Premier League title win, on April 2001.

The earliest Premier League title win by games remaining was also set by United in 2000-01, as well as Manchester City in 2017-18.