This Means More
“We are Liverpool, this means more” was a motto regularly featured throughout the Jürgen Klopp era. It’s a phrase that epitomizes the spirit of Liverpool Football Club. It is a statement that Steven Gerrard so eloquently put almost 20 years ago. Our midfield dynamo stated he’d much rather win one title with Liverpool than three at Chelsea or Real Madrid. Even through the lows of the Klopp era, and the eventual departure of the legendary German gaffer, the motto remained steadfast in its meaning.
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Flash forward to the week of April 27th, 2025. As the seconds ticked down at Anfield, the Reds were comfortable 5-1 victors over Tottenham Hotspur. The final whistle went, and a massive roar went around the stadium. Number 20 had been secured, the hard work had paid off, and the dream season was completed. Being a Liverpool fan for almost 20 years, this was genuinely the first time I saw these mighty Reds win the league in front of a packed Anfield. The scenes didn’t disappoint. As Mo Salah crumpled to the floor, Alisson, Endo, and VVD embraced each other. Stevie G’s quote was the first thing that came to my mind. It certainly meant more.
From Out Of Nowhere
As the celebrations ran rampant throughout Anfield, I couldn’t help but put into perspective the expectations I had for this season’s squad. After all the brilliance shown by these Reds, it’s easy to forget this is Arne Slot’s maiden Premier League campaign. Sure, the squad had its fair share of talented players. But this was essentially the same group that failed to win the league title last season. So, without any significant upgrades, you couldn’t blame certain fans, including myself, for thinking the league title would be slightly out of reach for the Reds this season. Raise that doubt higher, given the context of a new manager coming in.
The fact that this title win was somewhat unexpected made it infinitely sweeter in my opinion. It comes with the excitement that this is just the first iteration of a possible championship dynasty in Merseyside. The fact that Arne Slot cemented himself in a very small group of managers who came into the hardest league in the world and conquered it in his first season, simply isn’t being praised enough.
Vindication
Look to the “surviving” players from our 2020 title-winning side: Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson, Joe Gomez, and Curtis Jones. Winning the Premier League title further immortalizes these players in both Liverpool and Premier League history. This goes more for the likes of Salah, van Dijk, and Trent. They significantly improved their standing in their respective position amongst the all-time greats. I’d like to believe that I can speak for many Liverpool fans that we genuinely do not care how our players are viewed outside of the club. However, from an objective perspective, it’ll be hard to dispute the greatness shown by Salah and Virgil throughout their time here. Tying those two down until 2027 doesn’t hurt as well. It gives them the chance to further cement themselves as some of the greatest ever.
On A Personal Note
Words can’t express some of the emotions I felt as the final whistle echoed around Anfield for that Spurs win. Some vague memories from 2020 came flooding in. The jubilation we felt as Chelsea beat Manchester City and saw the players celebrating off the pitch. Nevertheless, these memories, certainly treasured, came at a very uncertain period, not just in the footballing world, but for society as a whole. Seeing the Reds finally come through after 30 years was an unbelievable feeling. Yet seeing everyone I know and care for having something else on their minds did a lot to shift the focus elsewhere.
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The shine beamed down at a packed-to-the-brim Anfield. That crowd celebrated every goal with a ferocity that somehow caused an earth tremor. The players serenaded every song, every chant, and every dance in front of their beloved fans. It made everything that led up to this moment worth it. For one final time, it just meant more. The celebrations over the past week leading into the eventual trophy lift on the final day, plus the glorious championship parade, send a massive notice to the footballing world. Liverpool Football Club is truly back on its perch.