Too early to celebrate – Arne Slot keeps leaders Liverpool focused

Chelsea’s surprise defeat by Fulham meant victory over the Foxes stretched Liverpool's lead to seven points,

Liverpool manager Arne Slot celebrates victory over Leicester (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot continued to play down the significance of their place at the top of the Premier League despite it being strengthened by their 3-1 win over Leicester.

Chelsea’s surprise defeat by Fulham meant victory over the Foxes stretched their lead to seven points, with a match in hand and the halfway point of the campaign fast approaching.