Leicester went in to the game three points clear at the top of the table and with back-to-back away games against title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal looming. And twice the Foxes went close before the break, with first Shinji Okazaki being denied by Simon Mignolet from close-range and then Riyad Mahrez seeing an excellent effort tipped around the post by the Reds’ stopper.

Those two saves by Mignolet ensured the scoreline was goalless at half-time, but the Liverpool keeper had absolutely no chance with Vardy’s spectacular opener – a goal of stunning quality, one of the best of the season, and was the moment the match swung decisively in Leicester’s favour.

Claudio Ranieri's side remain three points clear of Manchester City with 14 league matches remaining after the second-placed side's 1-0 win at Sunderland, putting even more significance on Saturday's meeting at the Etihad.

The Leicester fans ended the night singing "We're going to win the league" and it's hard to argue with them right now. The fairytale rise of Leicester is rapidly becoming a reality, with more than just Vardy living the dream.