Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Late Strike Sends Leicester Down as Liverpool Close In on Historic Premier League Title

Alexander-Arnold Ignites Liverpool’s Title Charge, Leaves Leicester Facing Heartbreak

Drama doesn’t get more intense than this. Under the bright lights at King Power Stadium, Liverpool edged past Leicester City with a slim 1-0 scoreline on April 20, 2025, thanks to a moment of brilliance from substitute Alexander-Arnold. While the scoreline appears tight, the implications for both teams couldn’t be farther apart. On one end, Liverpool moved right to the doorstep of Premier League glory. On the other, Leicester’s hopes for survival in England’s top flight came crashing down—again.

Leicester came into this must-win matchup feeling the weight of impending doom. Sitting deep in the relegation zone, they needed a perfect night to remain alive. Liverpool, meanwhile, entered the fray with everything to gain—a win putting them a heartbeat away from their 20th league title. The pressure was evident in every pass and challenge, and both sets of fans knew what was at stake.

Missed Chances, Tension, and a Substituted Hero

From the start, Liverpool looked the part of would-be champions. Mo Salah nearly made an instant impact, rattling both posts in the third minute, sending groans through the Leicester faithful and warning signs to the Foxes’ shaky defense. The home crowd, nervously watching every Liverpool attack, saw their side survive that early scare, but the agony was just building.

Despite owning possession, Liverpool ran into a resilient, desperate Leicester defense—at least for most of the night. Leicester had their moments too. Jamie Vardy, their go-to man in times of crisis, nearly gave his teammates hope with half-chances that the Liverpool backline smothered quickly. But every counterattack fizzled before it could spark a celebration.

Klopp’s lineup was strong but featured tweaks—Kostas Tsimikas slotted in at left-back, and attack-minded Szoboszlai partnered Gakpo up front. On Leicester’s side, Ricardo Pereira started his third league match in an attempt to plug defensive leaks that had seen the Foxes concede a whopping 10 goals in their previous three home outings.

But the real story was Alexander-Arnold. Left on the bench at kickoff, he’s faced a fair share of criticism this season—questions around his form and role have buzzed non-stop across both social media and pundit studios. Yet, with 15 minutes left, Klopp deployed his mercurial right-back. The gamble paid off almost instantly. After a slick move, Alexander-Arnold found himself in space and unleashed a crisp finish in the 76th minute, sending the Liverpool section into an absolute frenzy.

The goal was more than just a number on the scoreboard. For Alexander-Arnold, it was redemption. For Liverpool, a single step closer to lifting the trophy they’ve craved since their last league win. For Leicester, it was the final nail in the coffin of a nightmare season.

Leicester had chances to respond in the dying minutes, but nerves and a lack of creativity sealed their fate. For the second time in three seasons, they’re heading down—another painful blow for a club still haunted by memories of that miraculous title win just years ago. And as for Liverpool? One more win, and number 20 is theirs.