Arne Slot admitted Liverpool are aware of their current position in the Premier League as they went seven points clear at the top with a 3-1 win over Leicester City.
The Reds fell behind early on after Jordan Ayew scored for the visitors, but equalized just before half-time with Cody Gakpo's fine curling effort.
Goals from Curtis Jones, on his 100th Premier League appearance, and Mohamed Salah gave Slot's side another win as they continue their assault on the Premier League title.
Liverpool have now gained 12 points this season by losing positions in the top flight, with only Manchester City (14) gaining more.
When asked by BBC Sport whether he and his side knew what the table looked like, Slot replied: “Of course we look at the table, it would be a bit strange to look at the other side!”
But the Dutchman pointed to Man City's plight – Pep Guardiola's side started the season as leaders but have fallen to seventh after a miserable run – as a warning to his players against complacency.
“We know how difficult this competition is,” he said.
“It was only two months ago that we were one point behind City. We know what this league can do when you get injuries or suspensions. This can happen to any team and when it does, this league is too good to handle .” points, so we have to stay at the top of our game.”
“We just have to take it one game at a time.”
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Slot also stressed the importance of Gakpo's goal in getting his side back on level terms before half-time after dominating most of the match up to that point.
He said: “I think we were often around their 18-metre area in the first 45 minutes and created enough to score a goal, but then if you don't do it you never know what the end result would have been.” as if you don't score just before half-time.”
He also said that his first Christmas as Premier League manager is in stark contrast to previous Christmases as there is no winter break like in the Eredivisie.
“It doesn't feel like Christmas at all!” he said.
“Normally [in the Netherlands] you go on holiday and the feeling is slightly different. Now it's just a different game.
“I think a lot of people in the Netherlands are watching it now, and they like it the way I used to like it.”
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