Trent Alexander-Arnold made a significant impact after coming off the bench, scoring a late winner that brought Liverpool within three points of the Premier League title and relegated Leicester City.
The full-back, who has yet to sign a new contract and is heavily linked with a potential free transfer to Real Madrid at the end of the season, netted the decisive goal 14 minutes before the final whistle at King Power Stadium. This came after Liverpool had struggled against the already doomed Foxes.
Returning from an ankle injury sustained in early March, Alexander-Arnold scored with a well-placed left-footed shot following a goalmouth scramble that saw efforts from Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota hit the woodwork.
His goal prompted an emotional celebration—he ripped off his shirt and celebrated enthusiastically with the ecstatic Liverpool fans, even hanging his shirt from the corner flag.
Now, Arne Slot’s side is poised for a title celebration at Anfield during their match against Tottenham Hotspur next Sunday. However, the festivities could begin even earlier, depending on the outcome of Arsenal’s home game against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Alexander-Arnold’s goal was a relief for Liverpool, especially after Salah nearly scored in the opening seconds, only to see his low drive hit both posts. Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi also struck the woodwork early in the match.
The scene is now set for Liverpool’s crowning as champions, while Leicester City, who became the first team in top-flight history to go nine consecutive home games without scoring, will be returning to the Championship after a disappointing season.
