Although second-placed Arsenal have a match in hand, Slot’s team would have to lose three times – they have suffered one league defeat all season – in their last 11 matches to even offer the chance of being overtaken, and then only if Mikel Arteta’s side were able to win every game.
“What we do know is no-one saw us a title contender when we started in the beginning of the season and I think no-one in the world of football expected City not to be so close to the one that leads the league if they are not the one that leads the league.
“If you play away at the Etihad and win it is always a big win, no matter what the league table looks like because if you play away against a Pep team it is almost impossible to have more ball possession than his team has,” he added.
“In every other league having a lead like this would be very comfortable – except for this one because this league every single game gives you a lot of challenges.”.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot refused to consider the prospect that the Premier League title was theirs to lose after a 2-0 victory over Manchester City sent his side 11 points clear at the top.
