I see Liverpool have a strong impression or mentality as winners of the EPL title. Because I see Liverpool's mentality and the team's confidence is very visible in this match, they are always looking for ways to win. Any player who is injured or suspended then the reserve squad steps in, and that is not much different from the first team. Liverpool continued to fight and work hard as a team and managed to get three points to widen the points gap with Man City.
Liverpool are strong and are playing well so they are logically one of best competitors for EPL title. However they will have to beat at least one strong and competitive opponent to take EPL title, Manchester City. Liverpool are the only club which could beat Manchester City in the last six seasons and won one Premier League title. Without Liverpool, Manchester City already won 6 EPL titles in a row and Liverpool can take this into account for their belief that they can beat Manchester City again.
Liverpool and Klopp are going through January well without Mohamed Salah but they actually needs the Egyptian player after all. The injury of Salah days ago actually causes a lot of headache for Klopp before the player returns to Anfield. A lot of uncertainty in coming days if Salah and Egypt continues to play in African cup.