A FANtastic league cup for the reds

The red half of Merseyside erupted once more as Liverpool sealed the Premier League title in style, dismantling Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield and reminding everyone why they are the new kings of English football. It wasn’t just a win — it was a statement. A roaring, relentless reminder of Liverpool’s hunger to dominate again.

Things didn’t start perfectly. Dominic Solanke silenced Anfield briefly with an early strike for Spurs, but if there’s anything we’ve learned about Liverpool under Arne Slot, it’s that a setback only fuels the fire. Within minutes, the Reds roared back to life.

Luis Díaz set the tone with a blistering equalizer that had the Kop bouncing. Then Alexis Mac Allister — a man who’s become the heartbeat of this side — found the net with a strike full of class and control. By the time Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah added their names to the scoresheet, the party had well and truly started.

Tottenham couldn’t breathe. They couldn’t even think. Every time they tried to settle, Liverpool came again, wave after wave. When Destiny Udogie deflected the ball into his own net under heavy pressure, it was a symbol of the complete collapse of Spurs’ resistance. Liverpool weren’t just winning — they were overwhelming.

This wasn’t just about lifting a trophy. It was about lifting a city, a fanbase, a legacy. Arne Slot, in his first season at the helm, delivered more than just silverware. He delivered belief. The Anfield faithful, who had lived through years of near-misses and heartbreak, now celebrated a team that didn’t just aim to win — they demanded it.

At full-time, the scenes were unforgettable. Flags waving. Chants echoing into the night. Legends past and present smiling wide. Virgil van Dijk, the rock at the back and now a historic captain, lifted the trophy high, with teammates swarming around him, all knowing this was just the beginning under Slot’s reign.

For Tottenham, it was a brutal reminder of how far they have to climb. For Liverpool, it was a warning to the rest of Europe: they’re back, and they’re hungrier than ever.

The red empire has risen again.