Home Football Trent Alexander-Arnold moves Reds just one win away from Premier League title after he comes off the bench to score the winner against Leicester

Trent Alexander-Arnold moves Reds just one win away from Premier League title after he comes off the bench to score the winner against Leicester

Football — 04/21/2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s late winner sinks Leicester and keeps Liverpool’s title hopes flickering

A title was delayed, relegation confirmed, and at the heart of it all was Trent Alexander-Arnold — not quite in, not quite out, but captivating until the final whistle.

What’s next for him? Is he leaving? The whispers are growing louder, pointing firmly toward Real Madrid.

But then came his moment: off the bench for his first appearance in five weeks, and within five minutes, he won it.

Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to score Liverpool's winner against Leicester City

His celebration was electric — sprinting to the corner, shirt off, sliding on his knees, arms outstretched and screaming at the away end.

Liverpool fans, there hoping for a title party (killed by Arsenal beating Ipswich earlier), left wondering if maybe — just maybe — there’s a chance the hometown hero stays.

Was it a farewell with fire? Or a flicker of hesitation in the long goodbye?

Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to win it against Leicester City.

Slot later said it would be “ridiculous” to question Trent’s commitment.

The Foxes' return to the Championship has been confirmed after failing to claim victory against the Reds

Leicester’s return to the Championship was confirmed after they failed to win.

Conor Coady thought he’d scored, only for VAR to call back his header due to a soft foul by Daka on Alisson.

That summed up Leicester’s season: hope, then heartbreak. Their fans had already flown a damning message overhead: “King Power Clueless. Sack the Board.”

Not much more needed to be said. Whatever the rights or wrongs of sacking Steve Cooper, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s reign has brought no bounce. No spark. Just a slow fade.

Former Liverpool midfielder Conor Coady thought he'd given Leicester the lead when he headed in from close range

In truth, Leicester showed some fight. Mo Salah hit both posts inside three minutes. Ndidi came closest at the other end, but Leicester’s efforts were fleeting.

Trent’s winner came after Salah and Jota both hit the woodwork, the ball finally cleared to the edge where Alexander-Arnold met it sweetly with his left foot — his 23rd Liverpool goal, and first not struck with his right.

For Liverpool, if Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace midweek, the title dream gets a pulse. And then they face Tottenham, eyeing a potential 20th top-flight crown.

The Englishman was stunned by the referee's decision to call for a foul in the build-up to the effort

Leicester, meanwhile, face a second relegation in three seasons. The inquest starts now.

MATCH FACTS

VAR swiftly confirmed the on-field decision, which effectively ended all hope for the home side

Mohamed Salah spurned a number of presentable chances for the Premier League leaders

Leicester (4-2-3-1): Hermansen 8; Pereira 6.5 (Justin 83), Faes 7, Coady 6.5, Thomas 6.5; Ndidi 7.5 (Skipp 82), Soumare 6.5; De Cordova-Reid 5.5 (Buonanotte 61), El Khannouss 6, Mavididi 7.5 (Monga 85); Vardy 5.5 (Daka 61, 6.5).Booked: NdidiManager: Ruud van Nistelrooy 6

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson 6; Bradley 5 (Alexander-Arnold 70, 7), Konate 6, Van Dijk 6.5, Tsimikas 7; Gravenberch 7, Mac Allister 7; Salah 7, Szoboszlai 6.5 (Elliott 70, 6.5), Gakpo 6.5 (Jota 60, 6.5); Diaz 5Booked: Bradley, Alexander-ArnoldManager: Arne Slot 6.5Referee: Stuart Attwell 5.5

Arne Slot was rewarded for his decision to throw on the right back as his side chased a goal

Liverpool could claim a record-equaling 20th top-flight title with victory over Tottenham next week

Liverpool dominated but couldn’t convert — until Trent stepped in. If he’s leaving, what a goodbye. If he’s staying, what a statement.