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Jurgen Klopp named his Liverpool 'near perfect' after their 2020 title win(Image: PA)

Liverpool's title triumph five years ago was hailed as 'near perfect' by boss Jurgen Klopp, yet Arne Slot's Reds have coasted to the top of the Premier League this season with far less pressure from their rivals.

The Premier League trophy will make its home at Anfield once again, evoking memories of 2020 when Liverpool last lifted the coveted title.

Led by the inspirational Klopp, his squad rectified a near-miss season with a remarkable 99-point league victory.

Liverpool lost only three times and drew thrice that year, notching up an impressive 32 victories, ensuring the title went to them.

Following that monumental achievement, Klopp remarked on the necessity for his squad to be 'near perfect', especially given Manchester City's daunting presence.

However, Slot in his debut season at the helm hasn't required such flawless performance, with competitors failing to mount a serious challenge.

"100 per cent, we did it in the right manner.

European Super Cup, Club World Cup, Premier League, 99 points after 97 last season.

We don't only win on a perfect day, the boys dig deep on the not-so-perfect days, and that is what I like."

Despite not needing perfection this time around, Slot's squad has notched up an admirable 25 victories and 83 points ahead of their final game against Crystal Palace.

Slot's Reds have not had to be perfect this term(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Yet, unlike Klopp's triumphant squad, the Reds this season have seen more draws, with eight, and defeats, tallying four.

With several opportunities, Arsenal could not exert enough pressure, while City struggled throughout the year.

Initial predictions had not pegged the Reds as runaway favourites, anticipating stronger challenges from both City and Arsenal based on performances in the past two seasons.

Both City and the Gunners stumbled, however, allowing the Reds to capitalise without needing to hit such a peak, a testament to the evolving landscape of the Premier League since Klopp's tenure.

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Looking forward, Slot conceded that this campaign hasn't cemented his team's status as possessing an elite mindset, with the true test being whether they can achieve consecutive triumphs.

"We have a lot to compete for next season again, but what I don't know yet – and that's going to be the interesting one – is if we have this elite mentality, this serial winner mentality, of showing up season after season after season," Slot remarked.

"Many teams have won the Premier League once, but not many have won multiple seasons in a row – and that's for a reason.
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