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Liverpool have built up a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with five games to go and seem destined to be crowned English champions for a 20th time.

But how soon could the title be sealed?

And what does the fixture list look like?

This file will be updated throughout the season until the title is confirmed -- for Liverpool or Arsenal.

Liverpool are closing in on their 20th top-flight title. Carl Recine/Getty ImagesHow does the table look?Premier League tableGPPTSGD1 - Liverpool3379+442 - Arsenal3467+34

Second-place Arsenal dropped points again on Wednesday when they drew 2-2 at home to Crystal Palace.

Liverpool are now on the brink of the title.

How many points do Liverpool need?

Liverpool require one point (80 in total) from their remaining five games for an unassailable points total, as Arsenal can finish on a maximum of 79 if they win all their matches.

When is the earliest Liverpool could win the league?

It could be wrapped up on Sunday, April 27.

The title would be sealed if Liverpool win or draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in Gameweek 34.

If Liverpool lose that game, the next chance is by Arsenal failing to win at home to AFC Bournemouth on Saturday, May 3.

When are Liverpool most likely to win the title?Remaining gamesLiverpoolArsenalG34Tottenham (H)G35Chelsea (a)Bournemouth (H)G36Arsenal (H)Liverpool (a)G37Brighton (a)Newcastle (H)G38Palace (H)Southampton (a)

The best way to assess this is using points per game (PPG), essentially from across the season.

Liverpool's PPG is 2.39, while Arsenal's is 1.97.

If the PPG rate continues, Liverpool would be crowned champions when they play that match at home to Tottenham.

Would Arsenal have to give Liverpool a guard of honor?

While it's not obligatory, the first team to play the champions after they are crowned does usually provide a guard of honor as they walk out.

If Liverpool win the title on Sunday, May 4, then Arsenal at home is the next fixture.

Could Liverpool seal the title against Arsenal?

Yes!

If Liverpool go into the game with a lead of four, five or six points, they would need to beat Arsenal to secure the title against them.

If Liverpool start the match with a lead of seven, eight or nine points, a draw or a win would seal the title.

What if Liverpool and Arsenal finish with identical records?

The normal order of tiebreakers is:

1) Points

2) Goal differential

3) Goals scored

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In general, teams who still have identical records at this stage are deemed to occupy the same position in the table. Ergo, if the teams in 13th and 14th have the same points, goal differential and goals scored, then will both be ranked 13th.

But if the position determines the championship, European qualification or relegation then there's further tiebreakers.

4) Head-to-head record

The first game between Arsenal and Liverpool this season at the Emirates was a 2-2 draw. If the match at Anfield on the weekend of May 10 was also a draw, we would have to move onto a further tiebreaker.

5) Head-to-head away goals

As Liverpool scored twice at Arsenal, they hold a strong position. The only way we could move onto the final tiebreaker is if it was also 2-2 at Anfield.

6) A playoff!

The two teams would meet at a neutral venue to decide the championship.

Of course, it wasn't necessary as Man United won the title by four points.

Liverpool and Arsenal finishing with identical records might seem fanciful right now, as Liverpool have scored 12 more goals than the Gunners and they have a goal differential advantage of 10.

However, if Arsenal were to bridge the points gap over the remaining matches, the goals scored and goal differential gap would naturally close.

OK, so when is the earliest Arsenal could win the title?

If Liverpool lost every match, and Arsenal won all their games, the Gunners could not be crowned champions until the final day.

How many players get a medal?

The champions get 40 commemorative medals for the manager, players and officials.
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