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James Whaling

When Liverpool can win the Premier League after Man City's defeat at Man Utd

The ribbons might not be on the trophy. The open-top bus might still be in the garage. But make no mistake - it's done.

Liverpool will win their first title for 30 years at some point in the coming weeks. It's simply a case of when and not if.

Manchester City dropped yet more points this weekend, losing 2-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford to effectively mean Liverpool need three fewer points to secure the title than they did on Sunday morning.

A range of scenarios could yet play out to determine the exact point Liverpool are crowned champions.

We've taken a look at the possibilities...

The Champagne is on ice... (AFP via Getty Images)

When will Liverpool win the league?

City's defeat leaves them on 57 points, 25 adrift of Liverpool with 10 games left in the season.

That means 10 victories for Pep Guardiola's men between now and the end of the season will take them to 87 points.

Liverpool's magic number would thus be 88 - or put simply - two more wins.

The Reds are next in Premier League action a week on Monday against Everton , before taking on Crystal Palace on March 21.

Presuming City keep winning - that'll be the game Liverpool claim glory, as long as they win at Goodison Park.

It would also see City give a reluctant guard of honour when the two sides clash at the Etihad on April 5.

Martial's opener for United against City edged Liverpool closer to the title (PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

What's the earliest Liverpool could win the league?

Believe it or not, Liverpool could be crowned champions before they next kick a ball in domestic football.

City host Arsenal on Wednesday night before Burnley travel to the Etihad next Saturday.

As unlikely as it may seem, defeat in both those fixtures would mean City can only reach 81 points.

That would see Liverpool claim glory without playing, and a guard of honour by Everton at Goodison.

Could Liverpool win the league at Goodison?

They could.

If City lose to either Arsenal or Burnley (or draw with both) victory over Everton would see Liverpool win the league at Goodison Park.

A nightmare scenario for the Toffees.

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