LIVERPOOL, England – Liverpool Football Club is on the verge of clinching their 20th Premier League title following an intense match against West Ham, where Virgil van Dijk emerged as the hero. After a shaky second half, Van Dijk scored a powerful header in the dying minutes of the game, securing a 1-0 victory for the Reds on April 20, 2025.
Despite having a dominant first half, Liverpool struggled to keep the tempo, with West Ham threatening an equalizer. Van Dijk’s late goal alleviated the nerves of fans at Anfield and drew chants of ‘We’re gonna win the league’ from the faithful supporters, who anticipate the upcoming trophy presentation.
“These things unfortunately happen and it was time to make it right. On to the next one,” Van Dijk told Sky Sports after the match. His vital goal also marked his 24th in the Premier League, making him the highest-scoring center-back since his debut in 2015.
While Liverpool was reveling in their historic win, Chelsea faced a different reality. At Stamford Bridge, they were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw against a struggling Ipswich side. Alex Iwobi gave Fulham an early lead before Chelsea managed to equalize late in the game, but the missed chances proved costly as Chelsea’s Champions League qualification hopes dimmed further. The draw leaves them in a precarious position, trailing in the race for a top-four finish.
“We have to do better, especially against teams like Ipswich,” Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca lamented post-match. “We can’t afford to drop points.” The result adds pressure on the Chelsea manager, as fans express frustration with the team’s inability to secure a win.
Meanwhile, Manchester United and Tottenham also faced setbacks in their respective matches. United struggled to break down Wolverhampton, leading to a goalless draw that leaves their hopes of finishing in the top spots hanging by a thread.
“The only fight we have got left is the top five and who gets into those European places,” said Curtis Davies, a former Premier League defender reporting on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.
Elsewhere, Arsenal continued to improve, defeating Ipswich comfortably with Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka both on the scoresheet. Arsenal’s recent form has sparked hope among fans as they eye potential European qualification.
As the Premier League season enters its final stretch, Liverpool sits comfortably at the top of the table, with a significant lead over their competition. If results continue in their favor, the Reds are poised to lift the trophy and solidify their status as champions yet again.
