Liverpool is just one point away from winning its 20th English championship title after Sunday's narrow 1-0 victory over Leicester, and last night's draw between Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
Arne Slot's team has six wins in the last seven rounds and seems to have found a good rhythm in the final part of the season.
The Reds have a 12-point lead at the top of the English football top flight and a big celebration is in the works - at Anfield Road, it seems, as beautiful as possible, because a draw with Tottenham on Sunday is enough for them.
Liverpool will equal Manchester United's record with a 20th title.
Criticism despite success
However, while waiting for the final act, some fans and analysts are downplaying the significance of Liverpool's success.
"This team is not at the level of the former champions," claim some, while others comment that the Premier League is weaker than before and that Liverpool like this would have a hard time winning the title in another season.
However, the numbers say otherwise.
The rivals from the top of the table are not at their best this season - current champion Manchester City is at its weakest since Pep Guardiola took charge, United is on the verge of recording the worst season in Premier League history, while Chelsea and especially Tottenham are far from their best form.
The only one who followed Liverpool to some extent, of course not enough, is Arsenal.
Slot's team seized the moment and played consistently, efficiently and maturely. Even if Arsenal had repeated last season's result - 74 points after 33 rounds - Liverpool would still have five more.
Recall that Arsenal's famous "Invincibles" team from 2004 finished the season with 90 points. Liverpool now need 12 out of a possible 15 to surpass that.
Out of 32 Premier League seasons, only 14 teams have amassed 90+ points, and Liverpool are the only team to do so twice without winning the title – both times under Jurgen Klopp.
A deserved title - no matter what
At the end of the day, the fact remains: Liverpool dominated a season where others faltered. And regardless of their weaker rivals, they deserve credit for the stability, combativeness and seriousness they displayed throughout the campaign.
Celebration is a matter of time. A miracle would have to happen so it doesn't happen on Sunday.
However, these, or some, Liverpool is already - from a football perspective - the deserved champion of England.
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