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Liverpool ‘Absolutely Deserve to Win the Premier League Title, Admits Arsenal Legend

Arne Slot’s first season in charge of Liverpool has been nothing short of spectacular, with the Reds sitting 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with five games to go.

That advantage leaves them just one game away from securing their second Premier League title in five years. If Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace on Wednesday night, Liverpool will be champions. If not, Slot’s side will have the opportunity to win it themselves on home turf as they face Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday.

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Despite the efforts from rival supporters to down-play Liverpool’s achievements, it is going to go down as a historic moment in the rich history of the club, lifting the Premier League title in front of fans for the first time in 35 years.

Arsenal legend Ray Parlour spoke exclusively to Anfield Index and was keen to dismiss that narrative and give the credit to Liverpool…

‘Consistent’ Liverpool Deserve the Title

“Liverpool absolutely deserve the title,” began Parlour, “They have been the most consistent team this season and deserve to be champions.”

“Mohamed Salah’s numbers are outstanding with his goals and assists and he should be Player of the Season, without a doubt,” continued Parlour. “All around the pitch, Liverpool have avoided big injuries and Virgil Van Dijk has led from the back as usual. Arsenal just haven’t been able to deal with them.”

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Slot’s side have racked up 79 points from 33 games so far, scoring the most goals in the league and only suffering defeat on two occasions. Those games also include an unbeaten streak of 26 games, which to put into perspective, is something that none of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City sides have managed.

Salah’s Brilliance Leads the Way

As Parlour rightly points out, Salah’s record-breaking season has really set the tone for Liverpool. With 27 goals and 18 assists to his name in 33 appearances in the Premier League, the Egyptian King is almost nailed on for the Player of the Season award.

Salah could go level with Thierry Henry, Kevin De Bruyne, Cristiano Ronaldo and Nemanja Vidic – who have all won two Premier League Player of the Season awards.

Moreover, the Liverpool forward is likely to win his third PFA Players’ Player of the Year award, which no player has ever done. Salah would overtake Henry, Ronaldo, De Bruyne, Alan Shearer, Gareth Bale and Mark Hughes on that list.