LIVERPOOL sits on the cusp of a second Premier League title in five years if they can beat Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday, while Nottingham Forest will be aiming to top off an excellent season when they face Manchester City in an eagerly anticipated FA Cup semi-final clash.

Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League trophy as they seek the solitary point they need against struggling Tottenham on Sunday that would guarantee a record-equalling 20th English title.AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of this weekend's action: Liverpool on the brink It is tough to see struggling Tottenham delaying Liverpool's title party at Anfield.

Instead, United has regressed in the post-Alex Ferguson era — the team is in 14th place in the Premier League — and Liverpool has regained its status as an English and European giant, first under Jurgen Klopp and under his successor, Slot.