Liverpool's 1-0 victory against Leicester City on Sunday afternoon means they need just one more win to be crowned Premier League champions.
The Reds could have taken the lead in the opening five minutes, but Mohamed Salah's effort agonisingly struck both posts.
Though the Merseysiders ramped the pressure up in the second half following a quiet first half, Leicester had the ball in the back of the net first after the hour mark, but Conor Coady's close-range header was ruled out for a foul on goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
After starting on the bench, Trent Alexander-Arnold was brought on and managed to break the deadlock following a scramble from a corner, and his wild celebration was a timely reminder to supporters that he will at least remain committed for the rest of the season.
The Reds claimed the win and now have 79 points, 13 more than second-placed Arsenal with just five games remaining, while the 19th-placed Foxes have 18 points and were relegated after failing to beat the visitors.
SPORTS MOLE'S VERDICT
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It is difficult to see Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy staying on at the King Power Stadium given his side are winless in 11 matches, losing 10 in that time.
As for Liverpool, they could claim the title with a victory against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday, though they will finish first if Arsenal lose against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Arne Slot has exceeded expectations at Anfield, and supporters will be able to celebrate the team's likely Premier League win in person, something they were unable to do when the side won the title in 2019-20 due to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
LEICESTER CITY VS. LIVERPOOL HIGHLIGHTS
3rd min: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) hits post
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Luis Diaz drops off the shoulder of his marker just outside the penalty area, and the forward swivels before playing a through ball to Salah, who cuts inside from the left and hits the left post, only to see his effort roll off of the right post.
So close to his 28th Premier League goal of the season!
67th min: Conor Coady (Leicester City) goal ruled out
Leicester have the ball in the net but see it ruled out for a foul on Alisson ❌ pic.twitter.com/iwsp2DMUry
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 20, 2025
Patson Daka leans into Alisson Becker on the byline and manages to disrupt the goalkeeper before clipping a pass the ball across to Conor Coady, who head home from close range, but the referee rules his goal out for a foul on Alisson.
A controversial moment!
Trent Alexander-Arnold goal vs. Leicester City (76th min, Leicester City 0-1 Liverpool)
Look at what it MEANS! 🤯
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 20, 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold fires Liverpool ahead and what a celebration to match! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/jvN4qwhfz7
Liverpool manage to hit the woodwork twice from the same corner delivered from the right and in the scramble to clear the ball, possession lands at the feet of Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose left-footed strike deflects into the back of the net
Alexander-Arnold to the rescue!
MAN OF THE MATCH - VIRGIL VAN DIJK
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After the announcement of his contract renewal, Virgil van Dijk performed excellently against Leicester City, winning seven of his eight duels.
The centre-back looked calm and composed on the ball, completing the most passes (71) and registering the most touches (92) of any player on the pitch.
LEICESTER CITY VS. LIVERPOOL MATCH STATS
Possession: Leicester City 42%-58% Liverpool
Shots: Leicester City 5-28 Liverpool
Shots on target: Leicester City 0-10 Liverpool
Corners: Leicester City 1-13 Liverpool
Fouls: Leicester City 11-7 Liverpool
BEST STATS
Leicester are the first side to go 10 straight home games without a first half goal in the Premier League since Huddersfield in October 2018 (10). 😬 https://t.co/fQVtjnWUWE
— Squawka (@Squawka) April 20, 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold's first ever left-footed goal of his senior career means Liverpool are now just one win away from their 20th top-flight league title.
— Squawka (@Squawka) April 20, 2025
Hang it in the Louvre. 🎨 pic.twitter.com/Mb5tJwEQGQ
Leicester City are the first side in top-flight history to go nine consecutive home games without scoring a goal.
— Squawka (@Squawka) April 20, 2025
Their relegation to the Championship is confirmed with an unwanted record. ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/w3EZlw2YJA
WHAT NEXT?
The Foxes dismal campaign continues on April 26 against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the side then taking on last-placed Southampton on May 3.
As for the Reds, they will have the chance to celebrate winning the Premier League title at Anfield against Tottenham Hotspur next Sunday, though the title will be won if Arsenal lose against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Lewis Nolan
