Liverpool have kicked off at 8pm on a Boxing Day twice in their history. The first time was in 2019, when Jürgen Klopp’s team demolished Leicester en route to winning the Premier League title with ease. This second occasion ended with another convincing defeat of the Foxes. The rest of the story may also be repeated.
Arne Slot’s relentless leaders moved seven points clear of their closest challengers for the title, with a game in hand, courtesy of an assured comeback against Ruud van Nistelrooy’s struggling side. Leicester took a shock early lead through Jordan Ayew but, while Liverpool never hit the heights of their performance at the King Power Stadium five years ago, goals from Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah, with his 19th of the season in all competitions, ensured the outcome remained the same.
