Liverpool is marching toward its first Premier League title in three decades. Whether it happens this week or next, it’s inevitable, just like the stupendous Trent Alexander-Arnold free kick vs Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
The Reds hosted the Eagles at Anfield in what could be their final match before wrapping up the title, a 4-0 victory. The win Wednesday combined with Manchester City losing or drawing to Chelsea on Thursday would hand Jurgen Klopp’s side the trophy.
Alexander-Arnold fired Liverpool in front in the 23rd minute with one of the sexiest free kicks you’ll ever see in the Prem.
Trent Alexander-Arnold Free Kick vs Crystal Palace
Masterful work from Trent Alexander-Arnold to put Liverpool ahead in the 1st half! #MyPLSummer pic.twitter.com/3qzGczm6li
— #MyPLSummer (@NBCSportsSoccer) June 24, 2020
The angle that really highlights the beauty of the shot is the one from behind the Liverpool goal (about 0:20 in the tweet above, 0:44 in the video embed at the top). It shows off the power and bend TAA placed on the kick, giving keeper Wayne Hennessey no chance to make a save.
With the win on Wednesday, Liverpool remains on pace to set records for wins and points in a single Premier League season, one of many records already set or soon to be broken by the club this year.
