Arne Slot saluted the most effective 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 aspect 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 most effective group 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 house, though I actually like what I noticed from Man United as nicely,” Slot stated in reference to the 3-0 win at Previous 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 purpose for Tottenham.
“I believe if we’d have gone into the dressing room with a 2-1 [half-time] lead, that might not have performed justice to all the probabilities we had. That’s the reason I used to be fairly pleased with the very 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’ve, in the event that they assume they don’t must run any extra on this league and particularly in opposition to 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 targets. I used to be joyful that the sixth one went in to be honest.”
Liverpool had been assured of high spot at Christmas earlier than kick-off when second-placed Chelsea had been held to a goalless draw by Merseyside rivals Everton.
Nonetheless, Slot warned his group there was a protracted approach to go.
He added: “After all it means one thing since you all the time want to be the place we’re in the meanwhile 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 onerous it’s to win it.
“You must maintain going, carry on going. Each three days it’s important to be on the highest of your recreation. Each minute and that’s why it’s so onerous to win it.
“It’s not all the time simple to point out up each three or 4 days. We noticed final week [against Fulham] that in a second you will get a purple card.
“This stuff 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 could possibly occur in each recreation and that’s what makes this league so particular. That’s why so many individuals wish to see it and why we play at Christmas time.”
Spurs – who had eight gamers lacking – may by no means attain the vitality ranges of a midweek Carabao Cup quarter-final conquer Manchester United, however Ange Postecoglou defended his depleted group, who’re eleventh.
“Credit score to Liverpool, they’re an excellent aspect and are in an awesome 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 meanwhile.
“We all know what a troublesome scenario it’s and that’s not going to alter within the brief time period. We’ve simply acquired to push on.”
Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool
