Liverpool are Champions!

English side Liverpool FC after a wait of thirty years finally became champions of the Premier League and it was more than deserved.  The Merseyside based outfit won their 19th league title since they were founded in 1892 but their first title since the league was re-branded to be the Premier League in 1992.  

At the forefront of their success were the front three of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, and Roberto Firmino who terrorized defenders week in week out.  Salah has been out of this world this campaign scoring 19 goals and assisting 9.  Mane is close behind on 17 goals whilst assisting 7.  Firmino has tallied 7 goals alongside 7 assists.
But the key additions of defender Virgil Van Dijk and goalkeeper Allison can't be overlooked either, both providing brilliant stability in the defensive part of the game.  

As the Premier League draws to its conclusion in a few weeks but Liverpool have already gained enough points to not be caught be nearest rivals Manchester City, who are the current champions.  The league was won with Liverpool not having to kick a ball.  A Chelsea victory against Man City would mean that the Reds couldn't be caught with the number of games remaining.  Chelsea beat City 2-1, handing the title to Liverpool.   Social media was awash with media clips of Jurgen Klopp's players celebrating the Chelsea win at an organized get together by the club.  

The manner in which they beat teams this season has been unreal and at the forefront of their success has been their charismatic German manager Jurgen Klopp.  He has lead from the front in a calm and measured way.  He is always smiling and very positive when in interviews.  The German is a must-watch when he is talking in post and pre-match TV appearances.

Key words and expressions

deserved- Something that has been earnt through hard work.

forefront- The main reason behind a success or failure.

terrorized- To scare someone so much that in a game they make mistakes.

overlooked- To not be forgotten about.  They were also an important part of the success.

drawing to it's conclusion- When something is coming to an end.

handing the title- Giving the top prize to another team or person without that team or person really working hard to achieve that goal. 

awash- Something extremely popular is everywhere for the public to see.  Maybe in a newspaper or on the internet.

organized get together- When an organization arranges a social night out with team members and staff.

manner- A certain way of doing something.  It can be good or bad.

forefront- The main reason for a success or failure.

must-watch- Something good that is a reason for great viewing.


Fill in the blanks with the correct words or expressions


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