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Liverpool manager Arne Slot on facing Tottenham: "There's a game to be played against a Tottenham side who are playing for something special - not in the league but in the Europa League and they will want to prepare for it in the best possible way.

"We are only focused on the next opponent as always, and that is Tottenham now. So we will try to prepare the team same as we've done all season. Hopefully the players can bring the same energy and mentality that they've brought throughout the whole season.

"And we are expecting the same from the fans."

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot, speaking before facing Tottenham, on the prospect of winning the Premier League title at Anfield: "It's a big responsibility. We are aware that the last time this club won the league was during the Covid time. So everybody is looking forward to Sunday.

"But we know there's still a job to do. We need at least one point. That is what we know and, hopefully, what our fans know as well when they come to the stadium that they support us in the best possible way as they have done all season, but also be aware of the fact that we still need a point.

"It's a nice game to look forward to but also a responsibility we have for Sunday."

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Karan Vinod
BBC Sport

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is one point away from becoming the 12th manager to win the Premier League. Let's have a look at who the 11 are -

• Sir Alex Ferguson
• Sir Kenny Dalglish
• Arsene Wenger
• Jose Mourinho
• Carlo Ancelotti
• Roberto Mancini
• Manuel Pellegrini
• Claudio Ranieri
• Antonio Conte
• Pep Guardiola
• Jurgen Klopp

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Arne Slot said that every manager who takes charge of Liverpool knows the expectations that come with that, but added that first and foremost he is thinking about "getting the win over the line" against Tottenham, rather than the title and the bigger picture.

He added that "enjoying is what you do after the referee has blown his whistle [for full time]" when asked if he would enjoy Sunday's game at Anfield.

More to follow.

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot, speaking before facing Tottenham, on watching Arsenal draw at Crystal Palace: "It was different. Normally when you watch a game of football, you are either alone or with family or friends. But we watched it all together.

"Before the game, I would have been surprised if the game ended in a draw. But during the game, I wasn't because Crystal Palace again showed what this league is all about.

"It was a very good performance from them as a team and there were a few very good individual performances as well."

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Right, Liverpool manager Arne Slot is speaking now before facing Tottenham.

He described Sunday's game as a "big responsibility" and says a job still needs to be done.

The Dutchman also asked the fans to show their support and be aware of what was needed...

More to follow.

Our pleasure Graham. Here's a link to the National League South table for those interested...

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• Tottenham (H) - April 27
• Chelsea (A) - May 4
• Arsenal (H) - May 11
• Brighton (A) - May 19
• Crystal Palace (H) - May 25

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It is simply a matter of time before Liverpool secure the inevitable.

They've lost just twice this season in the Premier League:

• Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest (14 September)
• Fulham 3-2 Liverpool (6 April)

They've won 24 and drawn seven. They've also scored the most goals in the league with 75.

With five games remaining Liverpool's maximum points tally stands at 94.

It will be a 20th top-flight title - the joint most in England - and their second of the Premier League era.

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Right, all this talk of winning things brings us back to Liverpool and Arne Slot, who will be joining us shortly for his Friday news conference...

That's the logical answer isn't it? That winning the FA Cup trumps Champions League qualification...

Heart ruling head for a moment, for most football clubs winning anything is a rare experience and should always be celebrated over merely qualifying for a competition.

But when that competition is as lucrative and potentially transformative as the Champions League, that's when the financial realities of the question start to kick in.

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We wonder if Dan will regret sending us that message?

Right, we are getting closer to the first news conference of the day, with Liverpool boss Arne Slot scheduled to speak to the media from 09:00 BST.

Newcastle's Eddie Howe will be next up, and we will bring you the top lines from both.

We will also bring you any team news from Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler before Saturday's game at home to West Ham.

While we launch in to Liverpool preview mode, we will also be publishing your messages.

So far today, we have been talking about your weekend plans, namely Liverpool's [expected] title party, the FA Cup semi-finals and whether you would rather your team qualified for the Champions League or lifted the FA Cup trophy.

Keep sending in your thoughts on any of these topics and we will publish a selection throughout the day...

The Daily Star

Here's a potential question for Pep Guardiola when the Manchester City manager holds his news conference this lunchtime.

When it was announced three weeks ago that Kevin de Bruyne would leaving the club when his contract finishes in the summer, there was a question mark about whether he would be offered an extension to play in the Club World Cup.

That competition takes place in the United States from 14 June to 13 July.

The Star today reports that the 33-year-old Belgium international does not intend to feature as he does not want to risk an injury jeopardising his search for a new club.

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A reminder, in case you needed it, that Liverpool need a single point to be crowned Premier League champions after Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace in midweek.

To get the party started, the Reds have to avoid defeat against Tottenham on Sunday at Anfield - a ground where Spurs haven't won since 2011.

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