Trent Alexander-Arnold fires James Maddison message after giving Liverpool ‘real’ title boost

Latest Liverpool news and rumours as Premier League title rivals Man City lose to Tottenham Hotspur, with comment from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Gary Neville following

When Liverpool return to Premier League action on Sunday against Southampton, they will be playing for the prize of moving eight points clear at the top of the table. That is thanks to Manchester City’s latest slip-up in a rapidly-evolving race.

Arne Slot may not have expected his side to take command of the Premier League so quickly after his arrival. The reality of the situation is that the trophy could soon become the Reds’ to lose if results continue to go their way.

Tottenham battered Man City into submission on their own turf on Saturday night, marking five consecutive defeats in all competitions for the reigning champions.

If Liverpool beat their opponents this afternoon, their five-point advantage becomes eight. Arsenal had defeated Nottingham Forest earlier on Saturday but the gap to Mikel Arteta’s challengers could extend back to nine.