[Video Highlights] Liverpool 1-0 Leicester: Benteke Strike Sinks Foxes

By on December 26, 2015

Liverpool got back to winning ways with a hard fought 1-0 victory over Premier League leaders Leicester City at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.

After a goalless first forty-five minutes, the Merseysiders opened the scoring midway through the second half when Christian Benteke came off the bench to turn home a Roberto Firmino cross for 1-0 in the 63rd minute.

Both sides had chances to add to the scoreline but no further goals were scored so Liverpool held on to secure a huge victory which sees them move up to eighth in the table and within five points of fourth-placed Tottenham.

As for Leicester, they remain top but could be displaced if Arsenal beat Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium later on tonight.

Watch highlights of Liverpool’s win and Benteke’s goal below:

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