Arne Slot saluted the perfect away efficiency of his Liverpool reign after a 6-3 victory at Tottenham opened up a four-point lead on the Premier League summit.
The Reds produced a masterful attacking show in north London with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah on track twice together with efforts both facet of half-time by Alexis Mac Allister and the imperious Dominik Szoboszlai.
It was a thoroughly-deserved success for Slot’s males and made it 21 triumphs in 25 matches since he changed Jurgen Klopp this summer season in additional proof Liverpool are the perfect crew within the nation proper now, however the 46-year-old identified they weren’t good within the capital.
“It was superb. Possibly it was our greatest efficiency away from residence, though I actually like what I noticed from Man United as nicely,” Slot stated in reference to the 3-0 win at Outdated Trafford in September.
“Till the sixtieth to sixty fifth minute, I actually, actually loved what I noticed. After all we had been caught one time in bringing the ball out from the again and it instantly led to a aim for Tottenham.
“I feel if we’d have gone into the dressing room with a 2-1 [half-time] lead, that will not have completed justice to all the possibilities we had. That’s the reason I used to be fairly proud of the actual fact we scored for 3-1.
“Then 4-1, 5-1, unbelievable show, however then you definately additionally noticed, regardless of how a lot high quality gamers you might have, in the event that they suppose they don’t should run any extra on this league and particularly towards Tottenham, as a result of they’re so good with the ball as nicely, they instantly begin to create.
“That’s what they did they usually scored two objectives. I used to be pleased that the sixth one went in to be honest.”
Liverpool had been assured of prime spot at Christmas earlier than kick-off when second-placed Chelsea had been held to a goalless draw by Merseyside rivals Everton.
Nevertheless, Slot warned his crew there was a protracted approach to go.
He added: “After all it means one thing since you at all times want to be the place we’re in the mean time than to be in one other place within the league desk, however simply in addition to I do know – as a result of I’ve gained the league as soon as – how arduous it’s to win it.
“It’s important to preserve going, carry on going. Each three days you must be on the highest of your sport. Each minute and that’s why it’s so arduous to win it.
“It isn’t at all times simple to indicate up each three or 4 days. We noticed final week [against Fulham] that in a second you may get a purple card.
“These items can occur in a season. In Newcastle 3-2 up, you count on to win it and we drop two factors. That’s the Premier League.
“I didn’t count on Chelsea to drop factors at the moment as nicely, so it may possibly occur in each sport and that’s what makes this league so particular. That’s why so many individuals need to see it and why we play at Christmas time.”
Spurs – who had eight gamers lacking – might by no means attain the power ranges of a midweek Carabao Cup quarter-final overcome Manchester United, however Ange Postecoglou defended his depleted crew, who’re eleventh.
“Credit score to Liverpool, they’re an excellent facet and are in an excellent second. It was only a bridge too far for us,” Postecoglou acknowledged.
“I’ve large admiration for the efforts these gamers are placing in for this membership in the mean time.
“We all know what a tough state of affairs it’s and that’s not going to alter within the quick time period. We’ve simply received to push on.”
