Liverpool ‘s 3-2 win over Southampton at St Mary’s on Sunday kept Dutch coach Arne Slot ‘s side top of the Premier League table. Eight points clear of second-placed Manchester City after 12 games.

Meanwhile, in Premier League history, there has only been one team that has a greater lead over second-placed Liverpool. After 12 games, and that was in the 1993-94 season when Manchester United left second-placed Norwich nine points clear and the Red Devils were crowned champions.

In addition, the other two teams that have finished eight points clear of second place. After 12 games in history have also won the Premier League title: Pep Guardiola ‘s Man City in 2017-18 and Jurgen Klopp ‘s Liverpool in 2019-20.

Liverpool have now collected 31 points from their first 12 games. Only 10 times in Premier League history have anyone ever collected 31 points or more in such a period. And 8 teams have successfully won the title, with only Arsenal in 2022-23 and Newcastle in 1995-96 missing out on the title.

Meanwhile, there are plenty of positive signs for Liverpool as they look to end Manchester City’s run of five consecutive Premier League titles. After the Citizens ‘ unbelievable run of five consecutive defeats in all competitions.

If Slots’ team can beat Man City at Anfield next Sunday, they will open up an 11-point lead over Guardiola’s side and many pundits say it will be very difficult for the Citizens to turn things around.

Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha told โปรโมชั่น ufabet Live: “I would be surprised if Liverpool don’t win the league this year. Because they seem to be the most well-rounded team. They have got enough points in the table now, it makes their job easier at the end of the season.”

As Slot said after the game against Southampton: “There might be one or two games. Where we win by a big margin, but the rest are all by a small margin. We know how difficult it is to win games at this top level.”

“I think last season or the season. Before that when Arsenal were top with eight points and Manchester City came back to win the title, you know it can happen when you play against teams like Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and others, including Spurs, who have all the qualities.

“These teams can win many games in a row. It’s good that we are top of the table, but we will definitely not lose focus and get excited prematurely,” the 46-year-old coach concluded.