Liege land first Belgian title in 25 years

Standard Liege dethroned Anderlecht 2-0 on Sunday night to claim their first Belgian first division title in 25 years.

Two goals from Dieumerci Mbokani at home to last year's champions, combined with a scoreless draw between Club Bruges and Ghent, was enough to secure the title for Liege. If Liege avoid defeat in their final three matches, they will become the first side in 42 years to stay unbeaten for the whole season.

After 31 games, Liege top the table on 71 points with both Bruges and Anderlecht 10 points behind. Anderlecht and Bruges have shared Belgian soccer's top prize for the past six years.

Mbokani put Liege, champions in 1982 and 1983, on the road to the title in the 54th minute. The Congolese striker doubled his side's lead and sealed the league crown in the 77th minute after lobbing the ball over the Anderlecht goalkeeper.

At the opposite end of the table, FC Brussels were relegated after a 2-0 defeat at home to Excelsior Mouscron.

Sint Truiden look favourites to join Brussels in division two after a 2-1 defeat at Germinal Beerschot.