Liverpool have enjoyed a thoroughly successful past month as they moved top of the Premier League.

Despite their gap at the top being cut to four points by Manchester City, Jurgen Klopp’s side have been in fine form this season.

Now, stats have emerged as to how Klopp managed to keep his side going strong in the title race despite injuries to key players.

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At the start of December, defending champions Manchester City sat top of the table, with the Reds five points adrift.

Both clubs entered the final month of 2018 undefeated this season, but following the close of the year that was all set to dramatically change.

Throughout the month, Liverpool suffered four Key Injuries, with Joe Gomez, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip and James Milner all missing games.

Joe Gomez injured and will have to come off. Big blow #LFC

— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) December 5, 2018

Trent Alexander-Arnold down injured. That’s a big worry for Liverpool.https://t.co/SKLQnfZnhQ

— Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) December 11, 2018

Injured! ⛔️ Matip #LIV – [Shoulder injury – Expected back 30 Jan] – #FPLSU

— FPL Status (@FPLStatus) December 12, 2018

#LFC midfielder @JamesMilner will sit out their clash with @Arsenal at the weekend, after the 32-year-old missed the 4-0 win over Newcastle with a reported hamstring injury.#LIVARS https://t.co/MNXx9hiRPO

— Liverpool FC Sound 🔊 (@LFCSound) December 28, 2018

However, such has been the impressive nature of Klopp’s side this season, the Reds overcame these key injuries to move top.

During that period, The Reds won seven, netted 23 goals and conceded just four.

Aside from the defeat to City on Thursday, the Reds will be delighted with their form over the past month, with the Premier League title race continuing to hot-up.

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