Reds close in on title, Leicester relegated

Trent Alexander-Arnold fired Liverpool to the brink of the Premier League title as his late strike sealed a 1-0 win that relegated Leicester after Arsenal’s 4-0 rout of Ipswich delayed the coronation on Sunday.

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Any slots side could have clinched a record-equalling 20th English title with a combination of an Arsenal loss and a victory at the King Power Stadium.

Liverpool fulfilled their half of the equation, but second-placed Arsenal were not so obliging earlier in the afternoon.

The Gunners’ stroll at Portman Road meant Liverpool kicked off still needing six points from their last six games to seal a first title since 2020.

Thanks to Alexander-Arnold’s match-winning contribution after coming off the bench, Liverpool are 17 points clear of Arsenal with five games left for both teams.

The Reds will seal the title if Arsenal lose at home to Crystal Palace on Wednesday or if they beat Tottenham at Anfield on April 27.

It looked like being a frustrating day for Liverpool as second-bottom Leicester kept them at bay despite a host of chances for the visitors.

Slot’s men finally made the breakthrough in the 76th minute when Alexander-Arnold lashed home the rebound from close-range after Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota both hit the crossbar.