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That’s all Liverpool needs to secure a record-tying 20th English top-flight title after second-place Arsenal drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday, Associated Press reported.

Arne Slot’s runaway leaders can take care of business on Sunday by avoiding defeat to Tottenham in what is set to be a big party at Anfield. A draw or a win would ensure Liverpool cannot be caught by Arsenal with four more rounds remaining and therefore clinches a second title in five years, tying with fierce rival Manchester United on No. 20 overall.

Becoming the champion in 2020 ended the storied club’s 30-year title drought but Liverpool’s players couldn’t celebrate in front of their fans because of restrictions during the pandemic.

They’ll try to make up for it this weekend.

Arsenal twice squandered the lead at Emirates Stadium, with Jean-Philippe Mateta taking advantage of a defensive error by William Saliba to score Palace’s second equalizer in the 83rd and leave Arsenal 12 points behind Liverpool, according to Associated Press.

AC Milan hasn’t achieved much this season — except when playing city rival Inter Milan, Associated Press reported.

Milan ruined Inter’s bid for a treble and advanced to the Italian Cup final with a 3-0 derby win Wednesday courtesy of two goals from Luka Jovic.

It was Milan’s third win over Inter this season, having also beaten the Nerazzurri in the Italian Super Cup final in January.

“It was a very important game for us. As you know we are not that good in Serie A. We had to show the quality today. We had to show the character,” Jovic said. “And we showed it and we are going to Rome.”

And if Milan can win another trophy, coach Sergio Conceicao might have a chance at keeping his job — despite the seven-time European champion sitting ninth in Serie A, according to Associated Press.

Winning the Italian Cup — which carries a Europa League berth — could be Milan’s only route to a spot in continental play for next season.

Real Madrid kept pace with Spanish league leader Barcelona on Wednesday with a 1-0 win at Getafe ahead of the rivals’ meeting in the Copa del Rey final, Associated Press reported.

Arda Güler scored a first-half goal for Madrid, which moved back within four points of Barcelona. The Catalan club edged Mallorca 1-0 on Tuesday.

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti used many reserves ahead of Saturday’s Copa final in Seville. Brazil forward Endrick made his first Spanish league start with the club, and Vinícius Júnior was substituted in the second half. Jude Bellingham came off the bench in the second half.

Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga had to be replaced because of an apparent muscle injury in the final minutes and is doubtful to be available for Saturday’s final. He had entered the match at halftime to replace defender David Alaba, who also is doubtful because of a muscle ailment, according to Associated Press.

Kathmandu University (KU) has launched a large-scale inter-college sports tournament titled ‘KU Running Shield-2082’, marking a return to organized university-level sporting events after more than a decade. The tournament began on April 18 at the university’s central campus in Dhulikhel and aims to promote extracurricular engagement as part of the university’s broader commitment to student development beyond academics.

Although this is the first edition of the KU Running Shield in its current format, it builds upon KU’s earlier tradition of hosting major sports festivals, says the organizer. The event includes participants from all seven of KU’s constituent schools and 12 affiliated colleges, competing in a range of sports. The competition features track and field events such as the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, 5,000 meters, long jump, high jump, and shot put, alongside team sports like football, cricket, volleyball, and basketball. Indoor games such as table tennis, badminton, and chess are also part of the tournament. All events are organized for both male and female participants, ensuring inclusive participation.

The points table remains competitive, with the Kathmandu University School of Law currently in the lead, followed closely by the School of Medical Sciences. Several key finals are yet to take place, and the overall outcome of the tournament remains open.

“There is optimism that the tournament will become an annual event, contributing to the university’s goals of promoting teamwork, physical fitness, and leadership skills among students,” says the organizer. Krishna Sundar Thapa, Associate Director of the Student Welfare Directorate, highlighted the tournament’s importance in providing a platform for holistic student growth, noting that the participation of both constituent schools and affiliated colleges, as well as the inclusion of gender-inclusive events, reflects KU’s aim to foster a dynamic and balanced university experience.