This archive report was first published on 29 December 2021.
Leicester Stuns Liverpool, Puts Manchester City in Prime Position to Defend EPL Title ¶
Leicester City's 1-0 win over Liverpool on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, has put Manchester City in a strong position to defend their Premier League title.
Ademola Lookman scored the winning goal for Leicester in the 59th minute, just minutes after coming off the bench.
Liverpool now trails Chelsea and Manchester City, who are tied on 41 points, and will face Chelsea on Sunday, December 29, 2021, at Stamford Bridge in a crucial match.
'We're not happy with the result, and we're not in the position we wanted to be in the table,' said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, vowing to continue the fight for the title.
The loss was Liverpool's first in 18 Premier League matches, and it marked their first goalless draw of the season. Leicester, meanwhile, has won two of their last seven matches.
Leicester was forced to play with a depleted squad due to injuries and COVID-19 cases, but they still managed to secure a crucial win over Liverpool, who had been on a 12-match winning streak in the Premier League.
Manchester City, who are currently tied with Chelsea on 41 points, will face Brighton and Brentford on December 29, 2021, and will look to maintain their lead at the top of the table.
Here are the latest Premier League standings:
- Manchester City - 47 points
- Chelsea - 41 points
- Liverpool - 41 points
- Leicester City - 25 points
- Wolves - 25 points
