Liverpool's lead in the Premier League has grown to 16 points. Mohamed Salah's lead in the Golden Boot contest is up to seven goals. Both races are turning into a procession after Salah converted two second-half penalties for his 26th and 27th goals of the campaign to clinch a 3-1 win for Liverpool at home to last-placed Southampton on Saturday.

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Martin Odegaard promised Arsenal would fight until the end but conceded his side were in a difficult position to stop Liverpool from winning the Premier League title. The Gunners have been cast 16 points behind leaders Liverpool – who beat bottom side Southampton on Saturday – ahead of their trip to Manchester United on Sunday.

Perennial assist collector Kevin De Bruyne already has some work to do thanks to a red-hot start for Arsenal bright light Bukayo Saka.

All the latest football news and Premier League news conferences as Arne Slot, Ange Postecoglou, Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola and others speak to the media before the weekend's action.