
Liverpool gained 64 points, surpassing second place Arsenal by 11 points. The "Reds" will play today against Newcastle on their home ground, and then will face Southampton and Everton. At the same time, the "Gunners" are struggling with challenging matches against Nottingham Forest, Manchester United, and Chelsea.
Liverpool, having just played Newcastle, is closing in on clinching the 20th title of English champions and completing a four-year domination by Manchester City.
Ex-Manchester United star, Irishman Roy Keane, warned Liverpool of the risk of becoming a "joke of the Premier League" if the club does not become champions this season.