Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp said that he does not feel pressure despite his team topping the English Premier League table after 18 rounds of the tournament. The former Borussia Dortmund coach threatened to intervene and throw away journalists' microphones if one of his players was asked about their expectations for the team's future during the current season. He said: "This is not fair. We should play football and not think about this (the team's future)." Read also: Leverkusen abandons the services of Herrlich and signs the Dutchman Bosch A new record for Real Madrid Liverpool received a strong boost after its direct competitor, Manchester City, lost at home to Crystal Palace last Saturday, widening the gap between the two teams to four points. Klopp added that it would be "ridiculous" to be preoccupied with Manchester City's results instead of focusing on winning his team's matches. “We don't wake up every morning to look at the league table,” he said. Liverpool hosts Newcastle on Wednesday, while City faces Leicester City away from home.