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Ben Marsden

Mohamed Salah has reached Lionel Messi level output - as Liverpool place one hand on the Premier League trophy

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's second goal from the penalty-spot during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Anfield on February 16, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

As the beaming Liverpool players strolled off the Etihad turf the jubilant away fans burst into their second rendition of "we're gonna win the league, and now you’re gonna believe us, we're gonna win the league".

The first time it had been sung, with around five minutes to go, it was tentative. Almost fearful - as if it was wrong. Not all of the three tiers of Liverpool fans joined in. Undoubtedly, some won't until it's mathematically possible that Liverpool have secured their 20th league title. They've been here before, losing the title by one point, at times slipping away, at times others failing to slip.

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