Months after building a commanding lead atop the Premier League table, Liverpool were officially crowned champions on Sunday following a 5-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur, completing the impressive feat in their first season under manager Arne Slot.

The final months of Liverpool’s title-winning run saw the team go into cruise control, surviving the few bumps along the way thanks to the unassailable lead they had built in the early parts of the season. It may have resulted in an anticlimactic end of sorts to the Premier League title race, though their surge to the top was not necessarily easy to predict at the start of the campaign.

It was unclear how quickly Liverpool would transition out of the Jurgen Klopp era, a nearly nine-year period that brought renewed success to the club. Slot wasted no time at all settling in at Anfield, losing just one game across all competitions until early January. The Dutch manager quickly showcased his managerial style without sacrificing results.

Mohamed Salah’s lights-out form

Liverpool’s dominant title-winning run showcased one of Salah’s greatest six-month terms, where he scored 33 goals and assisted as many. His performance shone brightly, making Liverpool’s title journey unforgettable.

Manchester City’s downward turn

This trophy was expected to be Manchester City’s to lose. Nevertheless, Pep Guardiola’s side faced unexpected hurdles this season, marked by injuries and a string of poor results.

Arne Slot’s strong first impression

Slot hit the ground running at Liverpool and demonstrated that he belongs among Europe’s top managers. New challenges await him as well.

As Liverpool celebrates, it’s a new beginning, hinting at exciting developments ahead in the post-Klopp era.