Liverpool’s procession to the Premier League title was supposed to be over in March. The club, just two wins away from finishing the job, was set to become the earliest champion in league history. Hotel room prices in Liverpool had soared for prospective clinch dates. A global pandemic managed what 19 other Premier League teams had failed to do and put the brakes on a runaway Liverpool side. The club had been waiting 30 years to claim another championship.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 25, 2020 22:30 UTC