Slot urges side to stay focused after 'incredible' result

Arne Slot urged "incredible" Liverpool not to step off the gas after the Premier League leader thrashed Tottenham 6-3 to move four points clear at the top of the table.

Slot claimed Liverpool's goal-spree in north London on Sunday ranked as its best away performance since he arrived from Feyenoord to replace Jurgen Klopp in the summer.

"It was very good. Maybe it was our best performance away from home, although I really like what I saw at Man United as well," Slot said in reference to the 3-0 win at Old Trafford in September.

"Until the 60th to 65th minute, I really enjoyed what I saw.

"Of course we were caught one time bringing the ball out from the back, and it immediately led to a goal for Spurs.

"I think if we would have gone into the dressing room with a 2-1(halftime) lead, that would not have done justice to all the chances we had. That is why I was quite happy with the fact we scored for 3-1.

"Then, 4-1, 5-1, incredible display, but then you also saw (what happens when), no matter how many quality players you have, if they think they don't have to run anymore, in this league, and especially against Tottenham, because they are so good with the ball they immediately start to create."

Liverpool was assured of top spot at Christmas before kick-off, as second-placed Chelsea was held to a goalless draw by Everton.

But, despite its lofty position, Slot, who won the Dutch title with Feyenoord, refused to contemplate a Liverpool march to the trophy in the second half of the season.

"Of course, it means something, because you always prefer to be where we are at the moment than to be in another position in the league table, but you know just as well as I know — because I have won the league once — how hard it is to win it," he said.

"You have to keep going, keep on going. Every three days you have to be on the top of your game. Every minute. And that's why it is so hard to win it.

"I didn't expect Chelsea to drop points today as well, so, it can happen in every game, and that's what makes this league so special. That's why so many people want to see it, and why we play at Christmas time."

AFP