Trent Alexander-Arnold got here off the bench to attain a late successful aim, serving to Liverpool transfer simply three factors away from successful the Premier League title and sending Leicester Metropolis all the way down to the Championship.
The suitable-back, who has not but signed a brand new contract and has been linked with a free switch to Actual Madrid on the finish of the season, scored 14 minutes from the top on the King Energy Stadium. Liverpool had been struggling to interrupt down the already-relegated Leicester facet.
It was an ideal return for the 26-year-old, who had been out with an ankle damage since early March. He scored from a good angle after probabilities from Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota had hit the goalpost in a crowded goalmouth.
Alexander-Arnold confirmed how a lot the aim meant to him by taking off his shirt and celebrating wildly with the Liverpool followers. He even hung his shirt on the nook flag.
Arne Slot’s crew can now look ahead to a title celebration at Anfield subsequent Sunday once they play Tottenham Hotspur – although they is likely to be topped champions earlier, relying on the results of Arsenal’s match in opposition to Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Salah virtually gave Liverpool the lead within the opening seconds, however his shot hit each posts. Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi additionally struck the put up early within the recreation.
Liverpool at the moment are on the verge of turning into Premier League champions, whereas Leicester Metropolis will drop again all the way down to the Championship after a poor season.
