Arne Slot, the head coach of Liverpool, has downplayed the excitement surrounding the club being labeled as title favorites, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the Premier League and the formidable history of Manchester City in chasing down rivals. Liverpool currently holds a five-point lead over City after a strong start to the season, their best since clinching the title in the 2019-20 campaign. According to Opta, the team has a 60.3% probability of winning the championship this year. However, Slot remains cautious, pointing out that recent seasons have shown that City should never be underestimated. He recalled how Arsenal had an eight-point advantage over City on April 1, 2023, and how Liverpool was three points ahead of them in April of this year, yet both times, Guardiola's side ultimately secured the title. As Liverpool prepares to face Southampton, who are currently at the bottom of the league, Slot is focused on maintaining perspective and not getting swept up in title discussions.