The celebrations are only just beginning after Liverpool officially became the Premier League champions on Sunday, but as one title race comes to a close, the countdown begins for the start of the next title race.

Liverpool’s Next Steps After Premier League Glory Under Arne SlotWinning the Premier League is an achievement to savour, but in modern football, resting on laurels is a fast track to decline.

Liverpool are three points away from winning the title, and unless you’re a big believer in Ipswich Town and West Ham combining for one of the most remarkable outcomes in league history, the battle to secure a top-five spot – and the coveted UEFA Champions League invite that comes with it – is one of the most enthralling races left in Europe.