Liverpool continued their dominant campaign with a comfortable 3-1 win against Leicester City, cementing their position at the helm of the Premier League table. Resilience in the face of adversity was coupled with clinical finishing, helping them recover from the early shock and extend their lead at the summit. With seven points separating them from their closest rivals and a game in hand, Liverpool fans can now dream once again.
Quietly the chants of “Liverpool, Liverpool, top of the league” began as Curtis Jones scored to give the Reds the lead, but by the time Mohamed Salah sealed the victory with his 19th goal of the season, Infield was in full voice.
Players and staff alike are keen to temper expectations even with a commanding lead. Mohamed Salah, whose contract situation is a talking point, was keen to show that he remains grounded.
“This feels different,” the Egyptian forward mused over Liverpool’s top position. “But the most important thing is to stay humble. Winning the Premier League is a dream, not just for me but for the whole club. We focus on every game and hope to carry this form forward.”
Over Past Blunders
Liverpool has been here before. They were 10 points clear in the 2018-19 season but lost it to Manchester City. This time, however, there seems to be a renewed sense of hope under the management of Arne Slot, who took the reins from Feyenoord at the start of the season.
Slot has had an incredible debut season, taking Liverpool to 22 wins in his first 26 matches across all competitions. He has led the team to the top of the Premier League table and into a position where they are leaders of their Champions League group, with Carabao Cup semi-finals added into the mix.
It’s still far too early to celebrate,” Slot said when asked about his team’s chances of winning the title. “The league table is something we are aware of, but there are many games ahead. Injuries, bad luck, and suspensions can change things quickly. We have to stay focused on the challenges to come.”
Domination at Infield
Form at Infield has been the bedrock of success for Liverpool. They boast the best home record in the league with 15 wins from 19 league games in 2024. Their latest triumph over Leicester was their final home game of the calendar year and leaves them well placed to challenge for their first league title in five years.
The memories of 2024’s strong start serve a reminder of the challenges awaiting the Reds. After getting off to a commanding start, they faded, only to end third and nine points adrift of new champions Manchester City. Acknowledging that the team can’t let its guard down just yet with the halfway mark to the season, Slot mentioned:.
“So many challenges lie ahead,” he said. “Two months ago, we were a point behind Manchester City. Since then, injuries and other setbacks have shifted the momentum. The same could happen to us if we’re not prepared.”
The Curtis Jones milestone
It was made special by Curtis Jones scoring the goal that sent Liverpool ahead as they beat Leicester. The 23-year-old midfielder marked his 100th Premier League appearance. He is the youngest player to have achieved this milestone for Liverpool since Michael Owen in 2000.
Post the game, Jones had a very sweet moment as he revealed receiving a congratulatory message from former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp, who had given him his debut five years ago.
“I typically message my family after games but a text was there from Klopp.”
“He said congratulations for the 100th and added ‘her to 500 more. To say that is just fabulous feeling” Klopp started giving foundation and Arne slot carried forward and brought to level which should have been seen beforehand”.
Eyes on the prize
Now that the Blues have taken control of their fate entirely, they are cautious; a win would take them to 10 points clear on Sunday; Chelsea plays Monday. Lessons from the past seasons, however, are not lost on neither players nor supporters.
As Salah, Jones, and Slot have all reminded us, it is a case of taking one game at a time. Having still faced so many tests, Liverpool are keen on keeping their feet on the ground to keep on moving towards their goal.
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