Liverpool are on an 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions and Dirk Kuyt warns The Reds can only get better in the second half of the season. "The important thing for us this season is that we have had a better start than in previous seasons.

"We've had some new players in the squad who have made us better but the other players have all been together for a few years now and because of that we are only going to get better and better."

The Dutchman added: "It is great to be top of the league. We have had a good first half of the season but there is still another really important half to play.

"At the moment it is not necessary to talk about the league title. You can talk as much as you want but if you are not at the top at the end then it does not matter. It is better just to keep focused and concentrated on your next game."