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 Summary

 Reaction in the Premier League: With 2-0 victory over Newcastle, Liverpool moves 13 points clear at the top of the table. 

When could Liverpool seal the title?

 Second-placed Arsenal lose further ground with a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest

 Spurs 0-1 Man City; Man Utd 3-2 Ipswich; Brentford 1-1 Everton

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How many points will Liverpool need to win the Championship?

 10-15

 16-20

 21+

The title will not be theirs.

published at 12:41 

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Stats for 2024 and 25 (all competitions). Appearances: 36.  Goals: 20.  Assists: 9.  146 minutes per goal. Lille striker Jonathan David is currently the third-top scorer in France's Ligue 1 with 12 goals from 21 matches as well as eight goals in the Champions League qualifying rounds and league phase.

 Since his current contract expires at the end of this season, the Canada international, who is 25 years old, is expected to be one of the most sought-after players in the summer.

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2024-25 stats (all competitions).  37 appearances. Goals: 35.  Assists: 8.  Minutes per goal: 84.

 One of two Swedish strikers on this list, former Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres has been in fine form for Portuguese side Sporting this season.

 The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to Manchester United, where he would be reunited with former Sporting boss Ruben Amorim. However, clubs from across Europe are interested in him because of his record of scoring goals. His contract reportedly has a release clause of 100m euros (£83.1m).

 Who could Arsenal target this summer?

Arsenal's hunt for a striker was one of the stories dominating the January transfer window.

 Many expect that search to be ramped up in the summer, with a lack of cutting edge bemoaned in recent games.

 Admittedly injuries to the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz haven't helped their cause in that department.

 Which strikers could dominate the transfer talk this summer?  Let's have a look.

Published at 12:55

How did the race for the championship in previous seasons look after 28 games? 

2024-25:Liverpool currently first with 67 points, ahead of Arsenal (who have played 27) by 13 points

 From 2023 to 2024, Arsenal will finish first with 64 points, beating Liverpool on goal difference. 

2022-23: Arsenal first with 69 points, ahead of Man City (who had played 27) by eight points

 2021-22: Man City first with 69 points, ahead of Liverpool (who had played 27) by six points

 2020-21: Man City first with 65 points, ahead of Man Utd by nine points

 2019–20: Liverpool came in first place with 79 points, 22 points ahead of Man City, who had played 27 games.

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How does Liverpool's current season stack up? 

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 In the previous five seasons, Liverpool's point total after 28 games was: 2024-26: 67 points, first place 2023-24: 64 points (2nd)

 2022-23: 43 points (8th)

 2021-22: 66 points (2nd