Liverpool's Klopp avoids title talk despite Arsenal rout

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Arsenal - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - December 29, 2018 Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp reacts REUTERS/Phil Noble

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Liverpool crushed Arsenal 5-1 to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League on Saturday but manager Juergen Klopp still would not get involved in any talk of winning the title.

Second-placed Tottenham Hotspur's surprise defeat at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers allowed Liverpool to extend their lead by three points although Manchester City, who are 10 points off the pace, could cut the gap with a win at Southampton on Sunday.