Jurgen Klopp has ruled out Arsenal and Manchester City as Liverpool's top four challengers indicating their spots in the Champions League places are safe. The Reds returned to Premier League action with a 3-1 win against Aston Villa, moving them five points away from Tottenham who sit fourth.
The Gunners and Manchester City kept their lead at the Premier League's summit after both registering 3-1 wins against West Ham and Leeds, respectively. Mikel Arteta's side came from a goal down with Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah all on target, while Erling Haaland grabbed a brace in the victory for Pep Guardiola's men.
Three points acquired for both means we are in the same position before the World Cup with Arsenal ahead of their title rivals by five points. City face Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, while Arsenal play a few hours later on the same against Brighton.
