Liverpool fans have responded passionately to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s match-winning goal against Leicester City.
The long-serving right-back, who is expected to join Real Madrid at the end of the season after more than two decades with his boyhood club, delivered a decisive moment at the King Power Stadium. His powerful left-footed strike — the first of its kind in his career — slipped past Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen and stood as the only goal in an otherwise lackluster Sunday clash.
The goal not only edged Liverpool closer to securing the Premier League title but also handed Leicester their ninth consecutive home loss without scoring, officially confirming their relegation alongside Southampton. With just five games remaining, the contrast between the two clubs couldn’t be starker — Liverpool are on the brink of celebrating another title, while Leicester are preparing for life back in the Championship.
If Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace midweek, Liverpool could clinch the title even before next Sunday’s match against Tottenham.
Following the goal and Alexander-Arnold’s impassioned celebration, Liverpool supporters flooded social media with reactions. One fan quipped, “Getting booed. Scores a screamer. Loved again.” Another joked, “After that celebration, you’re not allowed to leave.”
A third added, “The King Power Stadium should now be renamed the Trent Alexander-Arnold Stadium,” while others marveled at the poetic nature of the moment, with one saying, “Leicester relegated. Liverpool one win from the title. And a masterpiece celebration from their hometown hero.”
However, not everyone saw it as a fairy tale — one user commented, “On a day Jesus is celebrated, Judas Trent Alexander-Arnold wins it for Liverpool,” referring to the backlash the player received after rumors of his impending move to Real Madrid.
Despite the criticism he’s faced in recent weeks, Alexander-Arnold’s crucial goal appears to have rekindled the affection of many fans.