Arne Slot: ‘Constant battle’ has left Liverpool unable to catch Arsenal and City

“Realistically those two teams are quite far away from us and we should not look at those two at this moment in time,” he said.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits the first half of the season had been a battle for him and his side (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits Arsenal and Manchester City are not in their sights as the “constant battle” the defending champions have endured in the first half of the season has taken its toll.

The Gunners are 12 points ahead and City eight after Liverpool missed the chance to move within four of third-placed Aston Villa following their first goalless draw in over two years at home to Leeds.