Leicester City’s [/b]relegation from the Premier League was confirmed following a narrow 1-0 defeat to title-chasing Liverpool. This result marked the end of the Foxes' six-season stint in the Premier League, with their drop to the Championship now mathematically inevitable. The loss came at a crucial time as Liverpool pushes to secure the Premier League title, leaving Leicester with little hope of survival.

In a match that was fiercely contested, Manchester United legend Gary Neville took to Sky Sports to reflect on a pivotal moment in the game that he believes could have dramatically changed Leicester's fate. The moment in question came in the 10th minute, when Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi unleashed a powerful shot that struck the post after winning a crucial 50-50 challenge against Alexis Mac Allister.

Neville described the early exchange as a display of quality football, with Ndidi's effort coming close to giving Leicester the lead. “That’s really good football at both ends,” Neville noted. “Wilfred Ndidi went really close for Leicester. He won a 50-50 with Alexis Mac Allister and hit it really well. Alisson was beaten!” The save from Liverpool's goalkeeper, Alisson, came at a key juncture in the match and could have significantly changed the tone of the game had it resulted in a goal for Leicester.

Despite the missed opportunity, the match remained tightly contested throughout. Liverpool eventually broke the deadlock in the 76th minute, with Trent Alexander-Arnold scoring a sensational left-footed finish that sealed all three points for the Reds. Alexander-Arnold’s strike was crucial in securing Liverpool's victory, a victory that ultimately relegated Leicester from the Premier League. The result also put Liverpool one win away from clinching the Premier League title, with their destiny now firmly in their hands.

As the match progressed, Ndidi was substituted in the 83rd minute by Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, following a yellow card earlier in the game that left him walking a disciplinary tightrope. With the scoreline still tight, the decision to replace Ndidi underscored the pressure Leicester were under to avoid further damage to their already dwindling hopes of survival.

This relegation marks Leicester’s fifth drop from the Premier League, placing them among the clubs with the most relegations in Premier League history. Only Norwich City has more relegations to their name, further highlighting the depth of Leicester’s struggles this season. With just five games remaining in the season, Leicester now sit 18 points behind safety, mathematically making survival impossible for them this year.

Meanwhile, for Liverpool, the win provides a crucial boost in their pursuit of the Premier League title. They now need just one more victory to clinch the championship, and they could do so next weekend at Anfield in their upcoming match against Tottenham Hotspur—if Arsenal manages to defeat Crystal Palace in midweek.