Liverpool head coach Arne Slot insists his side cannot afford to focus on the challenge of Arsenal after dropping more points against Aston Villa on Wednesday. The Reds currently sit eight points clear at the top of the table but missed an opportunity to extend their lead after being held to a 2-2 draw at Villa Park.

Manchester City are far from their best but Liverpool still had a job to do at the Etihad, where they had not won in the league since 2015. With Arsenal losing at home against West Ham on Saturday, Liverpool had the chance to make their lead at the top of the table even more intimidating.