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'We can close the gap and that's the plan': Diogo Jota issues Liverpool rallying cry to reel in Manchester City ahead of huge clash with fellow title chasers Chelsea

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota is confident they can close the nine-point gap between themselves and Premier League leaders Manchester City heading into the new year.

By the time Jurgen Klopp's side walk out at Stamford Bridge on Sunday to face second-placed Chelsea - a point in front of the Reds having played one match more - they could trail City by 12 points.

But Jota, who has scored seven times in his last nine appearances and will be expected to shoulder the goalscoring burden when Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane head to the African Nations Cup after the weekend, is confident it is not an insurmountable challenge.