Liverpool 4-1 Ipswich: ‘It’s extraordinary what they’re doing’ – Can anyone stop Arne Slott’s Reds?

While Liverpool are in the driving seat, a couple of bad results could quickly see the six-point advantage disappear. This is clearly not a title-winning advantage and certainly not at this stage of the season.

The key for Liverpool will be winning their game in hand, as a nine-point advantage becomes harder to overcome – both on the pitch and psychologically.

History shows that this can be done even at this stage of a season.

In 1996, Manchester United trailed Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle by 12 points after 23 matches, but Sir Alex Ferguson’s side secured the title after a final-day win against Middlesbrough.

But the slots and their players are refusing to be distracted by the title battle, instead looking to take each game as they go.

“We’re mainly focused on ourselves,” he said.

“We had to win this game because the expectation from Liverpool is that we win this game.

“It’s very pleasing to see that we had a comfortable win.”