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Liverpool open up five point lead but are held at home to Leicester City

Liverpool open up five point lead but are held at home to Leicester City
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Liverpool have missed the chance to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

The Reds were held to a 1 all draw by Leicester City on a frustrating night for the home crowd at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp's side have opened up a five point advantage over the Champions Manchester City.

The Liverpool manager feels the snowy conditions on Merseyside hinder his team's passing game.

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Tottenham have closed to within two points of second place Manchester City.

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Elsewhere in last night's action, Spurs came from behind to beat Watford 2-1 at Wembley.

Chelsea have dropped out of the top four.

The Blues suffered a shock 4-nil defeat at Bournemouth.

It is Chelsea's heaviest League defeat since 1996, and has seen them overtake by Arsenal on goal difference.

Manager Maurizio Sarri kept his side in the dressing room for nearly an hour after the game.

The Italian was looking for answers.

Southampton and Crystal Palace have both moved 4 points clear of the relegation zone following a 1 all draw at St Mary's.

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