It was one of the important match of the season, and Liverpool performance are duly delivered as they crush second-placed Leicester 4-0 to take 13 points clear at the top of Premier League table.<\/p>\n
Right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold became the man of the match as he assisted three goals scored one at King Power Stadium while Roberto Firmino is deadly with two goals.<\/p>\n
Despite the fact Jurgen Klopp has been critical over frantic Premier League along the Christmas week, his team showed no signs of fatigue after winning FIFA Club World Cup.<\/p>\n
Trent is proud of the win but remain cautious over the unprecedented lead at the moment.<\/p>\n
“We played really good football after all the travelling and intense period, yes it is the best performance of the season and we controlled it, to get four goals is something to be proud of,” he said to Reuters.<\/p>\n
“You don’t really think you will be 13 points clear but we are happy to be in this position and we won’t take it for granted. This is the Premier League and anything can happen.<\/p>\n
While James Milner felt Liverpool have been successful so far, they still have long way to go.<\/p>\n
“We are not even halfway. So much can change and happen. The strength of this team is we tale it one game at a time.”<\/p>\n
Liverpool currently stand with 52 points while Leicester are on 39 points and Manchester City with 38 points.<\/p>\n
The Citizen will have a chance to take over Leicester when they face Wolves on Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"