While Liverpool are in the driving seat, a couple of bad results can quickly see a six-point advantage disappear. It is clearly not a title-winning advantage and certainly not at this stage of the season.

Crucial for Liverpool will be winning their game in hand, as a nine-point advantage becomes harder to overcome – both on the pitch and psychologically.

History shows it can be done, even at this stage of a season.

In 1996, Manchester United trailed Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle by 12 points after 23 matches, but Sir Alex Ferguson’s side ended up lifting the title after a final-day win against Middlesbrough.

But Slot and his players are refusing to get distracted by the title battle, instead looking to take each game as it comes.

“We are mainly focused on ourselves,” he added.

“We had to win this game because it’s expected from Liverpool that we win this game.

“It’s so pleasing to see that we had a comfortable win.”