Leicester City 0-4 Liverpool: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis | Premier League 2019-20

#1 Trent Alexander-Arnold stole the show

Two assists, one goal: Alexander-Arnold celebrates his first goal since September on a memorable night

On a night where fine margins could have been the difference between Liverpool extending their PL lead or losing ground on their rivals, Trent Alexander-Arnold really stepped up to the plate and reaffirmed why many already believe him to be one of the world's best full-backs.

It was his devilish cross which created the opener after 30 minutes - with Firmino and Salah both lurking at the far post, they couldn't miss. Despite their chance creation and dominance in possession, Liverpool were still only 1-0 up with 20 minutes to play.

It was the youngster's inswinging corner delivery which drew a penalty after Caglar Soyuncu's handball, and Milner made no mistake from the resulting spot-kick as they left Leicester stunned with three unanswered goals in quick succession.

He again set up Firmino, this time fizzing a low ball across the box. After a patient build-up play, his delivery flew unchallenged into the Brazilian's path and from such close-range, he converted to complete a straightforward brace.

His match statistics, well, speak for themselves:

Trent Alexander-Arnold's game by numbers vs. Leicester:105 touches (most)100% shot accuracy60 passes37 passes in opp. half17 total crosses (most)12 open play crosses (most)5 recoveries3 chances created (=most)2 assists (most)1 penalty won1 goalAn absolute joke. pic.twitter.com/QA3XTOOEVN

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There was still ample time for him to turn finisher, scoring the fourth Premier League goal of his young career four minutes later - applying the finishing touch to a devastating counter-attack. Teed up by Mane, he steered his powerful effort beyond Schmeichel into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Now with 22 assists in 73 top-flight appearances, Alexander-Arnold's reputation as a chief creative threat continues to grow with time.