Liverpool took a massive step toward lifting the Premier League trophy after a dramatic 1-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, a result that confirmed Leicester’s relegation in front of a stunned home crowd.
The match, tightly contested and filled with near misses, was ultimately decided by a 76th-minute strike from Trent Alexander-Arnold. Coming off the bench after a five-week injury layoff, the right-back capitalized on a chaotic corner to smash home what could be his final goal for Liverpool, sending the away fans into wild celebrations.
Liverpool’s narrow victory puts them within touching distance of the title. If Arsenal falters against Crystal Palace on Wednesday at the Emirates, the Reds will be crowned champions. Otherwise, Jürgen Klopp’s men can seal the deal at Anfield when they host Tottenham next Sunday.
For Leicester City, the defeat was a devastating blow that sealed their drop to the Championship—just nine years after their fairy-tale Premier League triumph in 2016. Their home form has been abysmal, with Sunday marking a record ninth consecutive loss at the King Power, where they’ve failed to score since December.
Liverpool dominated possession early and could have gone ahead within two minutes when Mohamed Salah’s curling shot struck both posts in a matter of seconds. Despite the early scare, Leicester remained resilient. Wilfred Ndidi almost broke their goal drought with a sharp effort that clipped the post, while Ibrahima Konaté’s header at the other end was heroically cleared off the line by Ndidi.
The second half saw Liverpool ramp up the pressure. Kostas Tsimikas wasted a golden opportunity by shooting straight at Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen. Moments later, the Foxes thought they had found a lifeline when Patson Daka’s effort ended up in the net via Conor Coady, but the goal was rightly disallowed for a foul on Alisson Becker.
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Then came the moment of brilliance. Following a dangerous corner, the ball bounced kindly to Alexander-Arnold, who rifled a shot through Hermansen’s hands. The 25-year-old tore off his shirt in celebration, a cathartic moment in what may be his swan song at Liverpool amid strong reports of a free transfer to Real Madrid this summer.
Despite the win, Liverpool’s performance showed signs of fatigue, as they struggled to create from open play. But with Salah and Van Dijk committed to the club for two more seasons, and a title within reach, spirits remain high on Merseyside.
Alexander-Arnold was coy when asked about his future. “These days are always special—scoring goals, winning games, being close to winning titles—these are moments that stay with me forever,” he told Sky Sports. “I’m just happy to be part of it.”
Leicester captain Conor Coady admitted the team was heartbroken after relegation. “We gave everything today and pushed one of the best teams in the world, but the truth is, over the season, it just hasn’t been good enough,” he said.
As Liverpool eyes a 20th league title, the fall of Leicester City serves as a harsh reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in the Premier League. From champions to relegated in under a decade, the Foxes now face a painful rebuilding process.
