Arne Slot has played down optimism over Liverpool’s Premier League title chances and says Manchester City’s plight shows how quickly a season can change.
The Reds moved seven points clear at the top of the table, and 14 points clear of the struggling champions, as goals from Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah secured a 3-1 win over Leicester following Chelsea’s defeat , second classified, against Fulham in Boxing. Day.
The gap will be reduced to six points if Arsenal beat Ipswich on Friday night, but Slot’s team also have a game in hand, even if their manager is taking nothing for granted.
In his press conference after the win over Leicester, Slot used Manchester City’s dismal form as an example of how things can unravel, with Pep Guardiola’s side having only won one of their last 12 games in all competitions. after their 1-1 draw with Everton.
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Highlights from the Premier League match between Liverpool and Leicester
Asked if losing the title is Liverpool’s title, Slot said: “If you are in this game for a long time like these players, or me, then you know that, 20 games to go, you don’t look at it.” that way.
“There are still many challenges ahead. Just two months ago we were one point behind City and look what happened there in terms of injuries, then a bit of bad luck and a suspension. This can happen to any team.” “.
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Slot also downplayed the idea that Liverpool are pushing towards the title, saying they have not had “easy wins” this season.
“It’s too early to celebrate, but of course it’s good for us to be the team we are. We know we can do it. But I don’t think there have been any easy wins for us in all these games.
“It could have been an easy win against Tottenham, but then 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 at some point during the season you suffer some injuries or suspensions.
“That’s why we have to go game by game.
“It’s important to win, I felt we should win, but I also 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 left to play.”
