Liverpool's dominant 3-0 victory, led by Jones’ brace, leaves Leicester on the verge of Premier League relegation.
Liverpool’s Curtis Jones delivered a stellar performance, scoring twice in the first half to deepen Leicester City’s relegation woes in a 3-0 rout at the King Power Stadium. The midfielder’s contributions, coupled with a spectacular free-kick from Trent Alexander-Arnold, sealed Liverpool’s seventh consecutive win and kept them within one point of fourth-placed Manchester United.
For Leicester, the defeat marked a stark contrast to the celebrations of their FA Cup triumph exactly two years ago. The 2016 Premier League champions now face the grim reality of being two points adrift of safety with only two games remaining. Struggles with financial restrictions and poor performances throughout the season have placed the Foxes in this precarious position.
Despite early promise, Leicester faltered as Liverpool seized control. James Maddison and Youri Tielemans orchestrated a chance for Harvey Barnes, but Alisson Becker’s sharp save kept the Foxes at bay. Liverpool capitalised soon after, with Alisson’s clearance leading to Mohamed Salah’s precise cross for Jones to slot home in the 33rd minute.
Three minutes later, Jones struck again, latching onto Salah’s pass to fire a second goal past Leicester’s goalkeeper Daniel Iversen after a lengthy VAR review confirmed the effort. It was the young midfielder’s third goal in four games, marking an impressive turnaround in form.
Leicester’s hopes of a comeback faded as Liverpool maintained dominance. Barnes tested Alisson early in the second half, but Alexander-Arnold’s stunning 25-yard strike following a quick free-kick exchange with Salah sealed the win with 19 minutes remaining.
By the final whistle, the King Power Stadium had emptied, reflecting the despair of Leicester fans as the club inches closer to relegation. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s resurgence underlines their determination to secure Champions League football, relying on United to falter in the season’s closing stages.
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