LEICESTER completed a stunning turnaround to defeat Liverpool 3-1 at the King Power Stadium.
Jamie Vardy capitalised on a howler from Reds’ keeper Alisson to put Foxes ahead before Harvey Barnes added the third as the champions crumbled.
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ALISSON BLUNDERLAND
LIVERPOOL and Alisson’s season hit a new low with a calamitous defeat.
Moments after James Maddison fired in the equaliser, the Brazilian keeper was involved in a horrible mix-up with debutant Ozan Kabak that gifted Jamie Vardy the winner.
It was the third high-profile mistake by the Liverpool stopper in a week following his bloopers against Manchester City.
Harvey Barnes then grabbed a third just two minutes later as the Red’s title hopes went up in smoke.
Read More: Leicester City 3-1 Liverpool Match Report
RODGERS’ THOUGHTS
Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers gave his post match thoughts: “I’m very proud of the team.
“Probably a year ago, if we went behind, we’d have been disappointed and not got something from it.
“I thought in the first half we had the best chances, we obviously had to withstand pressure, but once we got through it we had some really good chances.
“I said at half time we needed to be more aggressive, we were too passive, and in the second half we were much better in our defensive aggression, and that allows you to attack with more aggression, and we scored the three goals. “
KLOPP’S THOUGHTS
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp gave his post-match thoughts to BT Sport: “We conceded a goal that was a tough one to take. It was a turning point. I saw it now, a couple of times.
“The moment when VAR stopped the situation, he didn’t even touch the ball. So that’s really hard.
“For me it looks a clear offside, and that’s the moment it should be yes or no. The second goal is a misunderstanding.
“I said before we need to get used to each other, and we were used to each other until when the goal happened, it was a really good football game.
“They were one position ahead of us, maybe more now, but on the pitch that was not obvious, we were the clear dominant side. We played football, we did pretty much everything, scored a really nice goal.
“The game was really good, but they you concede these two goals.
“The third goal was something I don’t like, because we were too open and I told the boys that is not ok.”
FOXES HIT BACK
Let’s take a look at Leicester’s late second half flurry of goals – with Maddison, Vardy and Barnes getting on the scoresheet.
Since BT Sport have not uploaded Maddison’s free-kick, Goal have kindly uploaded some screenshots on Twitter.
There was a massive VAR call on whether it was a penalty or free-kick.
And then Maddison’s goal was ruled out for offside, only to be overturned by VAR with Firmino’s foot playing its part.
Leicester’s quick-fire second came from a calamitous mix-up between Alisson and debutant Kabak.
Probably the easiest goal Vardy will score in his career. Easy as you like.
And finally, Barnes raced clear of Kabak and fired low past a helpless Alisson.
What a second half performance from Brendan Rodgers’ men!
MADDISON SPEAKS
Goal-scorer James Maddison gave his post-match thoughts to BT Sport: “We know, when we play Liverpool, it’s going to be tough, because they can build and pass, and be direct as well.
“It’s a case of staying in the game. We’re a top team now, we’ve got quality, and if we get chances we can put them away. It showed, because in ten minutes we turned the game on its head.
“The more they started going for it, the more space the likes of Barnesy had. Alisson is obviously having a bit of a tough time at the moment, but I’m sure he’ll be back.
“I’m just glad we could take advantage of his mistake. We’re not there by fluke, we’ll keep grinding out results.
“We weren’t at our best, but it’s about big moments, so I’ll take the three points.”
STAT ATTACK
Liverpool saw more of the ball than Leicester on the second half, but it didn’t stop a second half capitulation.
Much like in the first half, in the second, Leicester favoured the left flank in the final third – where MOTM Barnes was playing.
Liverpool looked good when they gave the ball to Salah and Mane on either flank – but were yet again second best in the midfield.
Leicester had just 12 touches inside the opposition penalty area (left) – compared to Liverpool’s 33 (right).
When the Foxes got the ball inside the opposition penalty area, they took their chances well.
FT: LEICESTER CITY 3-1 LIVERPOOL
Salah handed Liverpool the lead in the 67th minute, latching onto Firmino’s brilliant back-heel.
Maddison set the tone for the comeback, bending his free-kick towards the far post beating Alisson.
Within minutes, Leicester took the lead through Vardy.
Alisson and Kabak had a mix-up and the ball fell to the prolific forward to score possibly the easiest goal of his career.
Barnes finished the game off, racing clear of Kabak and firing low past Alisson – who can’t seen to catch a break with the mistakes.
PEEEEEEEEEEP!
THE FULL-TIME WHISTLE GOES AT THE KING POWER STADIUM!
MASSIVE WIN FOR THE FOXES!
LEICESTER CITY 3-1 LIVERPOOL
90+4. Liverpool look a beaten side, there’s no real urgency to get a goal back – and to be fair, there’s less than a minute left.
Leicester have been absolutely phenomenal!
LEICESTER CITY 3-1 LIVERPOOL
90. FIVE minutes to be added on at the end of the second half, and Liverpool’s late second half capitulation will be the headline.
FOXES COMEBACK
Maddison’s free-kick set the tone for the comeback, sneaking in at the far post.
Vardy latched onto a mix-up between Alisson and Kabak to hand Leicester the lead.
And Barnes finished the game off with a fine finish to Alison’s right.
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LEICESTER CITY 3-1 LIVERPOOL
88. Perez cannot continue, and he is replaced by Mendy.
LEICESTER CITY 3-1 LIVERPOOL
87. Both sides make changes again with Choudhury on for Tielemans and Shaqiri is on for Liverpool replacing Wijnaldum.
Perez is also down receiving treatment.
LEICESTER CITY 3-1 LIVERPOOL
84. Leicester win possession back in the midfield, and Ndidi plays a quick ball through on goal to Barnes – Kabak can’t get near him.
Barnes drives the ball into the penalty area and finishes low to Alisson’s left!
It’s like the parting of the Red Sea! Leicester cut right through them!
GOOOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!!
THE FLOODGATES HAVE OPENED!!!
LEICESTER FINISH THE GAME OFF!!!
LEICESTER CITY 2-1 LIVERPOOL
82. WHAT. A . SAVE!
Barnes finds some room inside the Liverpool penalty area and he takes the shot on forcing Alisson to save low to his left.
The ball falls to Vardy and the goal-scorer sends an effort towards goal, but SOMEHOW Alisson claws the ball off the line!
LEICESTER CITY 2-1 LIVERPOOL
81. Tielemans plays a long ball up the pitch towards the edge of Liverpool’s penalty area.
Alisson comes out to clear, but collides with debutant Kabak and the ball falls to Vardy who rolls the ball home!
It’s another calamitous error from Liverpool, and in a flash, Leicester take the lead!
GOOOOAAAAAAAALLLL!!!
VARDY PUTS LEICESTER AHEAD!!!
WHAT A CATASTROPHE!!!
LEICESTER CITY 1-1 LIVERPOOL
80. So, the linesman had his flag up for offside against Amartey, but VAR has a look AND Firmino’s FOOT is playing the defender onside!
Maddison’s goal stands!
NO WAIT!
VAR GIVES THE GOAL!
MADDISON’S GOAL STANDS!
LEICESTER CITY 0-1 LIVERPOOL
78. NO GOAL!
Maddison drives the free-kick in low and it ends up in the far corner of the net!
But the linesman has his flag up for offside!
LEICESTER CITY 0-1 LIVERPOOL
77. After a quick look, it’ll be a free-kick not a penalty.
LEICESTER CITY 0-1 LIVERPOOL
75. Ricardo plays the ball down the line to Barnes.
And the winger shows some lovely skill to go through the middle of Thiago and Alexander-Arnold.
But Barnes goes to ground shortly after, as he was caught by Thiago on the way through.
The referee has given a free-kick, but VAR will have a look as it was a tight call.
LEICESTER CITY 0-1 LIVERPOOL
74. Both teams make a change, with Perez coming on for Albrighton and Oxlade-Chamberlain on for Jones.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
