Liverpool’s recent loss to Brighton has resulted in an unfortunate milestone for the Premier League champions.
The Reds have become the first team to go winless in their opening three league matches since securing the Premier League title.
Following their victory against Tottenham Hotspur in April, Liverpool faced a 3–1 defeat to Chelsea, managed only a 2–2 draw with Arsenal, and subsequently lost 3–2 to Brighton.
This dismal performance is unprecedented for a Premier League champion.
Having suffered only two league defeats in the nine months leading up to their title win against Spurs, Liverpool has now garnered just one point from their last three matches.
With 83 points and one match remaining, Arne Slot’s team is assured of finishing with fewer points than Arsenal’s 89 from their runners-up season last year.
Should Liverpool fail to secure a win against Crystal Palace on the final matchday, they will record the lowest point total for a Premier League-winning team since Leicester City achieved 81 points in 2015.
Nevertheless, despite this disappointing conclusion to the season, Liverpool has delivered the most successful Premier League campaign for 2024–25 by a significant margin, remaining 12 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal and never appearing at risk of losing the English title.
Slot’s squad aims to conclude the season positively when they face the newly crowned FA Cup champions on Sunday, May 25.
The Dutch manager has confirmed that Alexis Mac Allister will miss the match due to injury, but the Argentine will still be present at Anfield to celebrate Liverpool’s 20th league title lift after the game, regardless of the result.
This day will also signify Trent Alexander-Arnold’s final appearance for his childhood club before his anticipated transfer to Real Madrid.