Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes last week's draw at Southampton helped manage growing expectations.
The stalemate at St Mary's, only the fourth time this season the Reds have not won, saw them lose top spot after just one match as Premier League leaders.
Klopp felt that after scoring 10 in their previous two matches against Crystal Palace and Watford prior to the international break there was a growing belief outside of their Melwood training ground bubble that his side would continue to fly through fixtures against the so-called lesser sides.