London - Sana:
The English Premier League returns this weekend with Liverpool on the cusp of potentially securing their 20th league title. They host Leicester City in a crucial match on Sunday, and could lift the trophy if they secure three points and their closest rivals, Arsenal, lose their home game against 18th-placed Ipswich Town on the same day. This would see Liverpool equal Manchester United's record of 20 English league titles.
Should this scenario not unfold, the title race could extend into the following week, with Arsenal facing Crystal Palace on Wednesday and Liverpool hosting Tottenham Hotspur next Sunday. Arne Slot's Liverpool currently hold a commanding 13-point lead over Arsenal with just six games remaining.
Meanwhile, Leicester City are desperately fighting to avoid relegation. A loss against Liverpool would confirm their drop to the Championship, regardless of other results. They currently sit in 19th place, needing a miracle to climb out of the relegation zone.
The battle for Champions League qualification also intensifies, with Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Aston Villa vying for the remaining top-five spots.
The weekend's action kicks off tomorrow with Manchester City hosting Everton, followed by Aston Villa against Newcastle and West Ham United versus already-relegated Southampton. Sunday sees the potential title-deciding matches between Liverpool and Leicester, and Arsenal and Ipswich. Chelsea host Fulham in a London derby, while Manchester United take on Wolverhampton Wanderers. The round concludes on Monday with Tottenham Hotspur hosting Nottingham Forest.
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