Virgil van Dijk was stony-faced. So was Alisson Becker. The two of them banged their chests and waved their fists in the driving rain, but the look they both gave Liverpool’s joyous fans was one of defiance and steely focus, eyes fixed firmly on the prize.

Liverpool have taken a huge step towards the Premier League title by beating Manchester City.A goal and an assist from the superlative Mohamed Salah guided the Reds to a 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium and open up an 11-point gap over second-placed Arsenal.

Although second-placed Arsenal have a match in hand, Slot's team would have to lose three times - they have suffered one league defeat all season - in their last 11 matches to even offer the chance of being overtaken,