With Monday’s 3-0 win over Leicester at the King Power Stadium, Liverpool moved closer to qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next season. Curtis Jones was outstanding, as he scored twice to seal the victory for his squad.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has been fantastic in his new role as a right back/midfielder hybrid, rounded off another stellar showing with a spectacular goal. With their win, Liverpool are now only one point away from the top four, putting pressure on Newcastle and Manchester United to keep their current standings.
It’s all we can do,” Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said, acknowledging the significance of his team’s recent winning streak. If they were to fall and we weren’t around to catch them, it would be tragic. Our duty is to carry it out. Six weeks ago, it didn’t look like we were going to make it to European football.
With only two games remaining, Leicester City’s chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier League are rapidly diminishing. A loss in their next game against Newcastle, paired with victories by Everton or Leeds, might mean the end of the road for them.
Leicester’s poor defense was again exposed in the first three minutes of the game when Liverpool’s Curtis Jones scored twice to capitalize on the Reds’ strong start. It was indicative of the visitors’ superior play when Luis Diaz sprinted onto a long ball, setting up Mohamed Salah to cross for an unguarded Jones to tap in the opening goal. Jones then displayed his talent by taking control of Salah’s ball and scoring.
Infuriated by their team’s play, the home fans booed when Cody Gakpo squandered a good opportunity to cut Liverpool’s advantage to 3-0. Leicester’s offensive effectiveness decreased as their morale plummeted.
Alexander-Arnold’s new position as a deep-lying playmaker in midfield has coincided with Liverpool’s recent form revival. After receiving a pass from Salah, the English international scored a fantastic goal into the top corner, showcasing his talent. Despite Salah’s squandered opportunity to add to the advantage, Liverpool’s three goals were enough to guarantee at least a position in next season’s UEFA Europa League.
Liverpool’s chase of Champions League football heats up as the Premier League season winds down, while Leicester’s survival in the top tier hangs by a thread. As the season nears its conclusion, the upcoming matches will definitely be high in tension and excitement.
