The numbers back up the growing excitement: Cherki has made 182 appearances for Lyon, netting 29 goals and contributing 44 assists. In the current campaign alone, he has scored 12 goals and delivered 19 assists in 41 matches. These are impressive returns for a player who has consistently been one of Lyon’s standout performers.

The Premier League title race officially ended when Liverpool defeated Tottenham 5-1 in a commanding comeback. A draw would have sufficed, but Jürgen Klopp’s

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.