The Premier League trophy is back at Anfield, and Liverpool’s path to glory under Arne Slot was a wild ride—grueling, triumphant, and packed with moments that defined their 2024-25 season. From a shaky start at Ipswich to a title-clinching rout of Spurs, here are the 10 hard-fought turning points that carried the Reds from Portman Road to paradise.
It all kicked off on August 17, 2024, at Portman Road. Ipswich Town, freshly promoted after 22 years, welcomed Liverpool with a raucous crowd and a sun-soaked pitch. Slot’s first competitive match as manager was no picnic—Liverpool scraped a 2-0 win, with Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah scoring, but the performance was scrappy, hinting at the work ahead.
Fast forward to September 14, and Anfield saw a gut-punch. Nottingham Forest stunned Liverpool 1-0, their first league loss under Slot. Callum Hudson-Odoi’s second-half strike exposed defensive frailties, and the defeat stung, but it lit a fire. Liverpool didn’t lose again for months.
On October 5, Liverpool faced Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. A 1-0 win, courtesy of Jota’s early goal, wasn’t pretty, but it was gritty. The Reds held firm despite Palace’s pressure, and the clean sheet showed a growing steel that would define their campaign.
November 2 brought a pivotal clash at home against Brighton. Liverpool trailed early but fought back for a 2-1 victory. Salah’s late, curling left-footed strike sealed it, pushing the Reds top of the table. That goal—his eighth of the season—marked the Egyptian’s return to ruthless form.
The December 14 trip to Tottenham was a statement. Liverpool obliterated Spurs 6-3 in a match that echoed Jürgen Klopp’s high-octane days. Luis Díaz capped the rout, and despite conceding twice late, the win put Liverpool four points clear. Across London, Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka limped off in their game, a hamstring injury sidelining him for months—a blow that weakened a key rival.
January 26, 2025, saw Liverpool face Arsenal at the Emirates. A 2-1 win, with Salah’s ninth-minute-of-stoppage-time goal, was a dagger to Arsenal’s hopes. The Reds’ ability to snatch victory from a tense, physical battle proved they had the mettle of champions.
February 15 brought a nervy test at Aston Villa. Liverpool fell 2-1 behind, staring down a potential slip. But Trent Alexander-Arnold’s 61st-minute equalizer, a trademark set-piece rocket, rescued a point. That draw kept momentum intact, showcasing their refusal to buckle.
On April 14, a dramatic 2-1 win over West Ham at Anfield edged Liverpool closer to the title. Salah’s assist set up Virgil van Dijk’s 88th-minute winner, a header that sent the Kop into delirium. The result left Liverpool needing just two more wins to seal the deal.
April 20 was the night the dream got real. At Leicester’s King Power Stadium, Alexander-Arnold, fresh off the bench, curled in a stunning 85th-minute winner for a 1-0 victory. The result put Liverpool on the brink, with a draw in their next game enough to clinch the title.
Finally, on April 27, Liverpool hammered Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield. The rout, led by Salah and Díaz, confirmed the Reds as champions with four games to spare. Van Dijk, captaining his first Premier League title, lifted the trophy amid a sea of red flares and roaring fans.
Liverpool played 38 matches, winning 28, drawing 6, and losing 4. They scored 92 goals, conceded 31, and finished with 90 points, nine ahead of Arsenal. Salah led with 22 goals, while Alexander-Arnold’s 12 assists were unmatched. Slot’s debut season delivered Liverpool’s 20th league title, their second Premier League crown.