Arne Slott has played down optimism about Liverpool's chances of winning the Premier League title, saying Manchester City's misfortune shows how quickly the season can change.
The Reds moved seven points clear at the top of the table, 14 points clear of the struggling champions, as goals from Cody Jacobo, Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah secured a 3-1 win over Leicester after second-placed Chelsea lost to Fulham in the box. day.
The gap will be reduced to six points if Arsenal beat Ipswich on Friday night, but Slot'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 over Leicester, Slott used Manchester City's dismal form as an example of how things could unravel, with Pep Guardiola's side having won just one of their last 12 games in all competitions following a 1-1 draw with Everton.
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The most prominent goals of the Liverpool and Leicester City match in the English Premier League
Asked if the title was Liverpool's loss, Slott said: “If you've been in this game for a long time like those players, or me, you know that, with 20 games to go, you don't look at it.” that way.
“There are still many challenges ahead of us. Just two months ago we were one point behind City, and look at what happened there in terms of injuries, then a bit of bad luck, and suspensions. This can happen to any team.” “.
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Slott also played down the idea that Liverpool are heading towards the title, saying they have had no “easy wins” this season.
“It's too early to celebrate already, but of course it's good to be the team we are. We know we're capable of doing it. But I don't think there's been an easy win for us in all these games.” .
“It could have been an easy win for Tottenham, but then we conceded two goals and it was 5-3.
“That tells you how difficult it is to win if all your players are available, let alone if you have some injuries or suspensions during the season.
“That's why we have to take each game individually.
He added: “It is important to win, I felt we should win, but then I also had the same feeling against Fulham and Nottingham Forest, so you always have to do a lot in the Premier League.”
“The schedule is something we are aware of but we also understand how many games we still have to play.”
