Foxes 'keeper Kasper Schmeichel was left with no chance by Kompany's 70th-minute, wonderstrike.

Up until that point, Leicester had frustrated City with a stoic defensive effort that would have had Liverpool fans hoping their former manager - Brendan Rodgers's- team could hold out for a famous draw.

But, after a run of sustained pressure, captain Kompany strolled into the unguarded space just outside the penalty area, rifling his shot into the top left corner.

The result leaves City in first place and needing a win at Brighton on the last day of the season to secure the title. Liverpool faces the far more difficult task of beating Wolves at home to give itself the best chance of final day glory.