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The full-back scored the only goal of the game on his return from injury as the Foxes saw their relegation confirmed.
Van Dijk first had his own moment with fans as Liverpool moved a step closer to winning the Premier League title.
Making his first appearance since March, the club's vice-captain came off the bench to make the difference and Van Dijk was keen for his team-mate to connect with the fans.
"[Virgil] pushed me to the front to soak it in to get close and personal - the away fans are amazing," Alexander-Arnold revealed following the match.
As much as we do it for ourselves and our families we do it for the fans.
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"They're the ones that spend the money and travel to games, it's the least they deserve.
To be so close to winning a league title - a first one in front of fans which what were missing - is very special."
The moment takes on greater significance, with Alexander-Arnold widely expected to leave the club this summer.
Scoring goals, playing games, winning games, winning titles - they are special moments for me and I am glad to do my part."
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher reckons Alexander-Arnold has been put in a difficult position, but expects him to depart.
"Whether a decision has already been made, I think most people think it has," said Carragher.
"It’s difficult for him to give an honest answer.
"The frustration with Liverpool fans is that throughout the process with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah it was always under the remit they wanted to stay.