Chinanews.com, June 26. In the early hours of Beijing time on the 26th, Manchester City lost to Chelsea 1:2 in the 31st round of the Premier League, 23 points behind the top of the list. With only 7 rounds left in the league, Liverpool, the number one ranking, won the championship in advance. This is the first Premier League title in Liverpool's history, and they won the English Premier League after 30 years.
Liverpool won the championship. Image source: Liverpool Club Official Micro
The day before, Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 4:0 in the current round of the league, further expanding their lead in the standings. In this game, when Chelsea's Premier League champion was born, Chelsea, who played at home, was superior and "helped" the leader. The 7-round advance to the Premier League title also set a new record for England's top league championships-Liverpool broke Manchester United and Manchester City's previous Premier League record of 5 rounds, and also created the latest record of the Premier League winning time.
Chelsea took the lead in the 36th minute, Manchester City's free kick was cleared, Mendy and Gendoan made the mistake, and Pulicic broke to the edge of the penalty area and shot low to the right corner to enter the net.
Easy side to fight again, Manchester City began a counterattack, Guardiola replaced Jesus and Silva to strengthen the attack. In the 55th minute, the two sides returned to the same starting line. Kanter fouled Mahrez before the penalty area. De Blaunet shot a free kick at 25 yards directly into the upper left corner.
In the 78th minute, William counterattacked a cross from the right side of the penalty area. Abraham shot was barely saved by Edson. The ball was again blocked by Pulisic and Fernandinho prevented Abraham from making up. The ball was shot with the left hand when shooting. VAR decided to take a penalty, the referee Attell sent Fernandinho, William will shoot the penalty into the upper left corner.
When the final whistle blew, the Liverpool players watching the game together frantically celebrated.
Since then, Manchester City, who is one less man, is unable to reverse the situation and can only swallow a defeat on the road. At the same time, it also gives the Premier League champions to Liverpool. The last time Liverpool won the top league title, it also dates back to the 1989-90 season of the old Premier League era.
This season, Liverpool rode the dust. After gaining an 8-game winning streak at the beginning of the season, they drew with Manchester United in the ninth round, and then gained another wave of 18-game winning streak. Tied the longest winning streak in five leagues. After 31 rounds, Liverpool had a terrible 28 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss record, led the Premier League with a huge advantage, and finally got their wish and won the championship in advance. (Finish)