A second-half Mohamed Salah penalty proved decisive as Liverpool clawed their way to a gritty 1-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, keeping their faint Premier League title dreams alive while deepening the Foxes’ relegation fears.
In a match brimming with high stakes, Liverpool’s hard-fought win narrows the gap on the top four, offering a glimmer of hope in their uphill battle for Champions League qualification. For Leicester, defeat leaves them teetering just two points above the drop zone, their survival far from assured.
The breakthrough came in the 54th minute when Wout Faes inadvertently handled Salah’s powerful header in the box. The Egyptian talisman stepped up, sending goalkeeper Danny Ward the wrong way with a clinical penalty—his 20th league goal this season—to silence the home crowd.
Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez squandered a golden one-on-one chance, denied by Ward’s sharp save, while Diogo Jota’s disallowed offside strike added to the visitors’ frustration. Leicester’s Harvey Barnes epitomized their misfortune, rattling the crossbar late on after a blistering counterattack.
Jurgen Klopp hailed his side’s resilience: “Massive three points. We survived their threats and showed character. We’re still in the fight.” Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers lamented, “Decisions cost us. The penalty was harsh, but the players gave everything. We’ll battle to the end.”
Liverpool’s gritty display keeps their European ambitions flickering, but Leicester’s survival quest grows dire. With both teams facing pivotal run-ins, every moment now carries season-defining weight.
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