Following Manchester City's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, the defending Premier League champions could give Liverpool a guard of honour when the two teams meet in April, but only on one condition.
The Citizens have dropped to 22 points behind unbeaten log leaders Liverpool following their 2-0 loss to Jose Mourinho's side on Sunday.
The Reds, meanwhile, took their tally to an incredible 73 points after beating Southampton 4-0 on Saturday.
As a consequence, Jurgen Klopp's men could be crowned champions on matchday 31 if they win their next six games.
With just seven matches outstanding at that point in time, City would only be able to collect 21 points until the end of the campaign, which would not be enough to close the gap.
The Reds' next six games are a trip to Norwich, before hosting West Ham United, then Watford away, AFC Bournemouth at home, a Merseyside derby at Everton and a home clash with Crystal Palace.
Should the log leaders, who have won 24 of their 25 league games in the 2019/20 league campaign so far, win all of the above, they would have secured their first league title in 30 years before they travel to the Etihad Stadium on 4 April.
However, they could claim their 19th league title even earlier if City continue to drop points. The defending champions have already lost six EPL games this season, with Pep Guardiola never losing more than six matches in a domestic campaign in his managerial career so far.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have won their past 16 straight league fixtures, picked up 33 wins and just one draw in their last 34 Premier League matches, and are an incredible 42 games unbeaten in England's top flight, closing in on Arsenal's record of 49 set in 2004.
