Crank up the volume: How Liverpool fans at Anfield reacted upon hearing full-time Arsenal result

Liverpool supporters have celebrated multiple goals at Anfield this evening, yet the loudest cheer of all may have been reserved for developments elsewhere.

The Reds’ fixture against Newcastle got underway at 8:15 pm, 45 minutes after Arsenal’s away match at Nottingham Forest. As the second half commenced on Merseyside, the final whistle had already sounded at the City Ground.

How did Liverpool supporters respond to Arsenal’s result?

Daily Mail journalist Lewis Steele quickly took to X upon hearing the deafening chorus resonate around Anfield as word spread about the outcome of Arsenal’s match.

He wrote: “The Kop breaks out in a chorus of ‘Liverpool top the league’ as the full-time score at Nottingham Forest seemingly filters around. They will be 13 clear if they hold on here.”

Additionally, Sky Sports reporter Adam Bate observed (21:22): “Perhaps news of the goalless draw at Forest has filtered through. The Kop suddenly bellow chants about being top of the league. And now, ‘We shall not be moved…’.”

Liverpool inch closer to securing a 20th league title

It’s hard to believe that only a week ago, Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Aston Villa was met with frustration among Reds supporters, while Arsenal fans saw it as a renewed opportunity in the title race.

Just days ago, the Gunners had the chance to close the gap to five points, yet they are now on the verge of falling 13 points behind Arne Slot’s men. Even if they triumph in their game in hand against Chelsea next month, they would still require Liverpool to falter in four of their remaining 10 matches—without encountering setbacks of their own.

It’s no surprise that the outcome at Nottingham was met with such a jubilant reaction at Anfield, as supporters confidently declared their team will lift the trophy in May—a chant that also echoed from the away end at the Etihad Stadium following the 2-0 triumph over Manchester City on Sunday.

With experienced figures like Virgil van Dijk, Mo Salah, and Andy Robertson leading the squad, Liverpool’s dressing room will remain focused on maintaining their momentum until any uncertainty regarding the Premier League title is completely erased.

Even the most cautious and doubtful supporters must now be contemplating the idea that only an extraordinarily unlikely turn of events could prevent the trophy from arriving at L4 in three months.