Over the years, they’ve grown used to the dense fog rolling in from the Mersey, often obscuring visibility. Last night, however, the mist was particularly disorienting—one moment swirling away to reveal the pitch, the next moment enveloping it in a dense haze once more.

Despite the conditions, Liverpool played with exceptional focus and precision. Even after conceding early to Leicester, they resisted the urge to panic. Instead, they patiently worked their way back into the game, securing an equaliser after 39 tense minutes. By the final whistle, they had claimed their 22nd victory in 26 matches under Arne Slot, extending their lead at the top of the table to seven points with a game in hand.

As Anfield emptied for the last time this year, chants of “top of the league” grew from tentative whispers to jubilant roars, a reflection of the confidence now coursing through this Liverpool side.

Curtis Jones was pivotal once again, marking his 100th Premier League appearance with a decisive second goal. It’s been five years since his debut under Jürgen Klopp, and much of what the team achieves today bears Klopp’s imprint. Slot has fine-tuned the squad Klopp built, and somewhere, the German must be watching with a mix of pride and nostalgia. Last night’s game only highlighted the fall of Manchester City, once Klopp’s fiercest competitors.

Jones has flourished under Slot’s philosophy, which suits his style better, but it was Klopp who saw his potential. Similarly, Cody Gakpo, previously shuffled into various roles under Klopp without much success, has thrived in Slot’s system. Deployed as a wide forward—his preferred position—Gakpo scored a stunning equaliser, his tenth goal of the season, cutting in from the left to curl a shot into the top corner.

For Leicester, who slipped into the relegation zone for the first time this season, there were small positives to take. After heavy defeats to Newcastle and Wolves, they delivered a stronger defensive performance in the first half. Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is learning the harsh realities of managing a club plagued by mismanagement. His decision to bench second-choice goalkeeper Danny Ward for Jakub Stolarczyk, a relative unknown, proved wise, with the young Pole impressing on his Premier League debut.

Liverpool’s history with fog hasn’t always been kind, with painful losses like the 1978 Super Cup defeat to Anderlecht or the 5-1 thrashing by Ajax in 1966. Early signs last night hinted at more trouble when Leicester struck first. A lack of defensive sharpness allowed Stephy Mavididi to cross for Jordan Ayew, whose deflected shot off Virgil van Dijk found the net.

Leicester’s counter-attacking threat persisted, troubling Joe Gomez and forcing Alexis Mac Allister into a tireless sweeping role. However, their inability to capitalise on key moments, like Mavididi’s overhit pass to Patson Daka, proved costly. Gakpo’s equaliser, just before halftime, was a gut punch Leicester couldn’t recover from.

In the second half, Liverpool took control. A beautiful interplay involving Salah, Mac Allister, and Jones ended with the latter scoring from a precise cross. Leicester’s defense began to falter, creating openings for Liverpool’s attackers. Daka squandered a chance to equalise, and Gakpo’s second goal was disallowed due to Darwin Núñez being offside. It was Mohamed Salah who sealed the victory, weaving past defenders to find the net.

Despite the commanding performance, Slot dismissed suggestions that the title was Liverpool’s to lose. “It’s an interesting question, but I don’t see it that way,” he said. His words echoed the wisdom of Bob Paisley, Liverpool’s legendary manager, who famously advised: “If you’re lost in a fog, you stick together. That way, you don’t get lost.”