Liverpool end Leicester City’s unbeaten run

Liverpool handed Leicester City only their second Premier League defeat of the season with a 1-0 win at Anfield thanks to a goal by substitute Christian Benteke


Christian Benteke celebrates after scoring for Liverpool against Leicester.

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Benteke emerged from the bench to give Liverpool a first win in five matches and condemn Leicester to a first league defeat since 26 September.

Liverpool goal came from two players who were far from their best.

Benteke started on the bench and benefited from a first-half injury to Divock Origi while Roberto Firmino looked lost for long periods before providing the chance for Benteke.