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Liverpool goalscorer Georginio Wijnaldum unfazed by Chelsea's form
GEORGINIO WIJNALDUM insists Chelsea's record-equalling winning run is not a concern for Liverpool.
Georginio Wijnaldum unfazed by Chelsea's winning streak
A 13th successive victory, matching Arsenal's effort in a single season from 2001-2002, maintained the Premier League leaders' six-point cushion at the top on Saturday.
But by the time Chelsea kick-off again in midweek with a tricky test at Tottenham, their advantage could be cut to three if Liverpool can win at struggling Sunderland.
Georginio Wijnaldum scored Liverpool's winner against Manchester City
Chelsea beat Stoke 4-2 last time out as Liverpool overcame fellow title rivals Manchester City 1-0 at Anfield, in which Wijnaldum scored the winner.
"They are flying right now and doing great but we have to focus on our own game and we will see if we come closer," said Wijnaldum.
"The main thing is to keep doing what we are doing now, win our own games and not look at Chelsea because we don't control that performance.
Antonio Conte's Chelsea are on a winning run of 13 Premier League matches
"Of course you always have to put pressure on an opponent. We just have to win the game. Will it put pressure on them? I don't know. Maybe, maybe not.
"Sunderland is a tough game as they also want to win because of the threat of relegation."