Liverpool March Closer to Second Premier League Title
If you were hoping for a twist in the title race, this latest Liverpool win wasn't it. Jurgen Klopp’s team squeezed past Leicester City with a gritty 1-0 victory, thanks to a clutch late goal from Trent Alexander-Arnold. That three points keeps their huge 13-point gap at the Premier League summit and means Liverpool now need just another win (or a slip-up from Arsenal) to officially crown themselves champions.
But this wasn’t just about celebrating up at Anfield. The real drama was at the bottom with Leicester City's hopes of avoiding the drop fading fast. After snapping an eight-game losing streak with a gutsy draw at Brighton, Leicester needed something special to turn their season around. Instead, they came up short again as Alexander-Arnold, rising off the bench, rifled home to keep Liverpool’s machine running—and Leicester staring into the abyss.
Leicester Facing the Drop as Liverpool’s Attack Shines
Let’s be honest, Liverpool showed why they’re on the brink of another title. They have notched up 74 goals this season, more than anyone else, and they rarely take their foot off the gas against Leicester. In fact, in the last three showdowns, Liverpool have averaged three goals each time. Leicester, meanwhile, are allowing goals at a worrying rate: 72 conceded, the second-worst in the league. So when the two teams line up, you know where to put your money.
The recent head-to-head record backs this up, too. Out of 36 total meetings, Liverpool have triumphed 20 times compared to Leicester's 10. Their most recent clash before this one, back in December, finished 3-1 to Liverpool. Those games always promise goals—an average of nearly 2.8 per match, and Liverpool tend to turn up the heat in the second half.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has tried everything to haul Leicester away from danger, but with the team leaking goals and not much bite up front, it was always going to be a struggle. Leicester came into this game desperate, but Liverpool’s players—especially Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah—made the difference, even with a bit of squad rotation ahead of the looming title party.
If you were eyeing the numbers, the odds heavily favored Liverpool (-470 to win), while Leicester came in at a massive +1200 for victory. The betting tips wrote themselves: Liverpool to bag over 2.5 goals and fewer corners than usual, as Leicester’s recent matches have seen pretty low set-piece counts.
The match was broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League and kicked off at 4:30 PM GMT. Those watching saw Liverpool edge ever closer to glory, while the Foxes slumped further toward relegation. For Leicester, their fate might still depend on what West Ham and Wolves do in the next round, but their odds are looking slimmer by the day.
