Between Wednesday's game with Aston Villa and the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle in mid-March, Liverpool will have played a game more than Arsenal in the Premier League.
If the Reds win their next two — Wolves and Villa — then they will go into next weekend a full 10 points clear.
Liverpool can secure huge advantage over Arsenal
While Arsenal would have a game in hand at that stage, it is better to have the points on the board.
Slot's side could take a major step towards the Premier League title with two wins before that visit to the Etihad Stadium, where Omar Marmoush and Manchester City appear to be finding some form
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