Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool's 6-3 win over Tottenham was a 'champions' performance' as well as a statement for any fellow Premier League title contenders.
Following Chelsea's 0-0 draw with Everton earlier on Sunday afternoon, Liverpool opened up a four-point gap over Enzo Maresca's side and will now sit in first place heading into Christmas.
Carragher has since described the win as a “statement” to other clubs in the title race after a dominant away performance.
“It felt like a really big game,” Carragher said. Super Sunday.
He added: “Liverpool were great, and if you watch like Chelsea or Arsenal, you think that this team will need some stops.”
“It looked like a big win — the performance of the champions-elect. They were so dominant.”
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Free viewing: Highlights of the Tottenham vs. Liverpool match in the English Premier League
Cara: Slot was desperate for Spurs to play like this
The former Liverpool defender went on to address Arne Slott's pre-match comments regarding Tottenham and their style of play, as he praised the “fantastic” work being done by Ange Postecoglou and shut down claims that his style is “too attacking”.
Carragher continued: “People thought he was defending Postecoglou, I don’t think so.”
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Liverpool coach Arne Slott praised Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou ahead of the team's Premier League match
“He was desperate for Tottenham to play the same way. It was clear. Liverpool could have scored 10 goals!”
“It was complete control from the first minute to the 36th minute. Anything could have happened today.
“The result tempts Tottenham. Things could have been much worse. Tottenham were hit hard.”
Alexander-Arnold warned of Madrid's move
It was Trent Alexander-Arnold's incisive pass to Luis Diaz that started the defeat at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Carragher ended up talking about the England international's future, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season.
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Luis Diaz puts Liverpool ahead at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after a brilliant cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold
Alexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, but Carragher has advised against the move, suggesting it could tarnish his legacy as a home-grown talent.
He said: “It's more than just a footballing decision. It's about his legacy at Liverpool and how he's perceived. Do you want to be seen like (Steven) Gerrard or (Steve) McManaman?”
He added: “He went to Real Madrid and won cups but he is not popular.
Liverpool player Alexis McAllister (center) celebrates scoring his team's second goal in the match with teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Trent Alexander-Arnold
“As a local player, Trent has been there for 20 years. I don't think it would be good to have the feeling of leaving for free. I guarantee Liverpool fans will feel that way.”
“Things are expected of you as a local player. I think leaving Liverpool is difficult as a local player.
“I wanted to leave in the right way so they would remember me in the right way.
“If he stays, he will be remembered as one of the best players at the club and not far behind Gerrard.”
