Arne Slot has been optimistic about Liverpool's Premier League title chances and says Manchester City's situation shows how quickly a season can change.
The Reds moved seven points clear at the top of the table, and 14 ahead of the defending champions, as goals from Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah earned a 3-1 victory over Leicester after they finished second Chelsea lost to Fulham on Boxing. Day.
The gap will be reduced to six points if Arsenal beat Ipswich on Friday night, but Slott's side also have a game in hand – even if their head coach is not taking anything for granted.
In his press conference after the win against Leicester, Slott used Manchester City's woeful form as an example of how things can unravel, with Pep Guardiola's side having won just one of their last 12 games in all competitions following their 1-1 draw with Everton.
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Highlights from the Premier League match between Liverpool and Leicester
When asked if it was Liverpool's title to lose, Slott said: “If you're in this game for a long time like these players are, or me, you know, 20 games to the end, you don't look on. therefore.
“We still have so many challenges ahead of us. It was only two months ago that we were one point behind City and look what has happened there in terms of injuries, then some bad luck, and suspensions. This can happen to any team.”
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Slot also played down the idea that Liverpool were cruising towards the title, saying they had no “easy wins” this season.
“It's way too early to celebrate already but it's good for us to be the team we are. We know we can do this. But I don't think winning was easy for us in all these games.
“It could have been an easy win against Tottenham, but we conceded two and it was 5-3.
“That tells you how difficult it is to win if all your players are available, let alone if you get injured or stop somewhere during the season.
“That's why we have to take it one game at a time.
“It's important to win, I felt like we should have won, but then I had the same feeling against Fulham and Nottingham Forest so you always have to do a lot in the Premier League.
“The table is something we are aware of but we also understand how many games are still to be played.
