Liverpool stand on the verge of Premier League glory after winning at Leicester to send the Foxes down.
Trent Alexander-Arnold struck the King Power Stadium winner to remind Liverpool fans what they will be missing should he depart for Real Madrid this summer – and the Reds are now only three points from taking the league title.
Ipswich are almost certain to join Southampton and Leicester in the Sky Bet Championship next season after losing 4-0 at home to Arsenal and Wolves winning at Manchester United for a fifth successive victory.
Champagne on ice for Liverpool
On the road to league title number 20. pic.twitter.com/FxHqv6Mg2N
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 20, 2025
Arne Slot’s players woke up on Sunday morning knowing the Premier League title could be won by the end of the day if results went their way.
But title celebrations were delayed by Arsenal’s thumping win over Ipswich before a ball was kicked at Leicester.
Liverpool eventually got the job done through Alexander-Arnold’s 76th-minute drive, just five minutes after the England defender had climbed off the bench following over a month out through injury.
The Reds will be champions should Arsenal lose at home to Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
But Liverpool will probably prefer to cross the finishing line in front of their own fans against Tottenham on Sunday.
Leicester down and out
Leicester supporters were finally put of their misery as an instant return to the Championship was confirmed.
The 1-0 defeat to Liverpool was their 23rd loss in 33 matches, signalling their second Premier League relegation in three seasons.
Leicester were outside the bottom three when Steve Cooper, who succeeded Enzo Maresca after his departure to Chelsea last summer, was sacked at the end of November.
Ruud van Nistelrooy took four points from his first two games, but it was pretty much downhill from there as Leicester crashed and burned.
Becoming the first Premier League side not to score in nine successive home matches was another bitter pill to swallow.
De Bruyne surprise at City exit
Kevin de Bruyne revealed his shock at being told that his Manchester City career was over.
City captain De Bruyne turns 34 in June but – unlike his mid-30-something rivals at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk – has not been offered the chance to extend his trophy-filled 10-year career at the Etihad Stadium.
The Belgium playmaker believes he can still operate at the highest level and has not ruled out staying in the Premier League.
“I feel like I still have a lot to give,” De Bruyne said after City’s 2-0 win at Everton. “I have not had any offer the whole year, they just took a decision.
“Obviously, I was a bit surprised but I just have to accept it. Honestly I still think I can perform at this level like I’m showing but I understand clubs have to make decisions.”
Barca beating gives Chelsea the blues
Chelsea face a Women’s Champions League mountain to climb after losing the first leg of their semi-final to Barcelona 4-1.
Substitute Claudia Pina’s brace inspired holders Barcelona to victory, with Ewa Pajor and Irene Paredes also on target.
Blues goalkeeper Hannah Hampton had saved a ninth-minute penalty and Sandy Baltimore clawed one back for Chelsea at 2-0 down.
Chelsea’s England defender Lucy Bronze was not giving up on the tie, however, saying: “I think we can do it. Never say never. Nothing is impossible.”
What’s on today?
Nuno previews tomorrow's trip to North London. 🗣️
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) April 20, 2025
Nottingham Forest seek to reignite their Champions League ambitions as boss Nuno Espirito Santo returns to former club Tottenham.
Weekend wins for Manchester City and Chelsea dropped Forest, who have lost their last two Premier League games, out of the top five spot needed to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Leeds and Burnley – who have a five-point advantage over Sheffield United with three games to play – could both clinch promotion to the Premier League. Leeds host Stoke at Elland Road and Burnley welcome Sheffield United to Turf Moor.
There are also full programmes in League One, League Two and the National League with promotion, play-off and relegation issues at play.
