Trent Alexander-Arnold delayed Liverpool's celebration of the Premier League title by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Leicester, confirming Leicester's relegation.
Alexander-Arnold, returning from injury, came off the bench and netted the winning goal in the 76th minute at the King Power Stadium, bringing his team closer to clinching the title.
If Arsenal does not defeat Crystal Palace in the upcoming match, Liverpool will claim their 20th top-flight title and second in the Premier League era.
Liverpool supporters will be hoping for an Arsenal slip-up so they can witness their team potentially winning the title at Anfield against Tottenham. In the previous season of 2019-20, Liverpool's triumph under Jurgen Klopp took place without fans due to Covid-19 restrictions.
While Alexander-Arnold was sidelined, both Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk extended their contracts. His future with the club remains uncertain, but his crucial goal secures his place in the team's history.
As Liverpool celebrates, Leicester faces disappointment with their second relegation in three seasons, dropping back to the Championship.
Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who has faced multiple losses, may contemplate his future with the club in the lower division. The relationship between the fans and the owners of Leicester has been strained, as demonstrated by a banner displayed before the match urging for changes in the club's leadership.
Leicester's day of defeat has been long awaited, marked by a home goal drought since December 8. Despite a commendable performance against Liverpool, they were unable to hold off the champions in the final stages of the game.
Salah missed early opportunities, hitting the post and later being denied by the goalkeeper. Liverpool dominated the second half, but Leicester's defense stood strong until the late breakthrough goal from Alexander-Arnold amid intense celebrations.