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Liverpool’s season is almost over, but there is still time for immense drama on the final day of the Premier League campaign. But there is also an even more bizarre outcome on the table — one that could see Liverpool’s season extended beyond Sunday in a way the Premier League has never seen before.
Who gets your vote? 👀 Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images A historic Premier League play-off could be needed for Liverpool and BournemouthLiverpool face Brentford on the final day, currently three points clear of Bournemouth. If Liverpool lose 1-0 to Brentford and Bournemouth beat Nottingham Forest 5-0, the two clubs would finish level on 59 points.They would also be level on goal difference, goals scored and goals conceded.Normally, that would still be sorted by head-to-head record, but even that would not separate them.
Should Arne Slot drop Mohamed Salah from the squad to face Brentford? 👀 A sour end could be in store… Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images If all of that happens, Liverpool and Bournemouth would need a one-off play-off at a neutral venue to decide who qualifies for the Champions League. Bournemouth beat Forest 5-0 just four months ago, and Liverpool losing by a single goal to Brentford is hardly impossible given the state of their season.After the chaos that has been Liverpool’s campaign, wouldn’t it be a fitting way for it all to end?READ MORE: Carlo Ancelotti makes Alisson Becker guarantee ahead of Liverpool’s final game against BrentfordJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox
