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Premier League | Gameweek 33
Apr 20, 2025 at 4.30pm UK
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Leicester City 0-1 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Trent Alexander-Arnold brings Premier League title closer

A final goodbye? Alexander-Arnold scores against Foxes as Reds inch to title
© Imago
Sports Mole looks at the highlights, man of the match, and stats from Sunday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Liverpool.

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

Liverpool players during their clash against Leicester City, on April 20, 2025© Imago

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

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during his side's match against Leicester City, on April 20, 2025© Imago

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

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)

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

Virgil van Dijk (L) of Liverpool and Jamie Vardy (R) of Leicester City during their sides' Premier League clash, on April 20, 2025© Imago

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



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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.


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