Was Liverpool’s title Jurgen Klopp’s final masterpiece or Arne Slot’s foundation stone?

After a drama-free title race, the legacy of Liverpool’s 20th league triumph will be determined in the years to come.

SLOT MACHINE: Liverpool's manager Arne Slot celebrates after winning the English Premier League. Pic: AP Photo/Jon Super.

It was probably just as well the decisive match came against Tottenham.

Liverpool fans object to the suggestion this season has been anti-climactic, as though that somehow diminishes their achievement, but it is not a criticism to point out no side has come close to staying with them, that the title was effectively won on the January afternoon when Darwin Núñez scored twice in injury time to beat Brentford then Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead to draw against Aston Villa.