Liverpool assistant manager Peter Krawietz has assured fans that manager Jurgen Klopp is still working towards the long-term.
A sixth European Cup was secured in June as Klopp finally triumphed in his fourth final with the Reds, having just guided them to a record-breaking second-place points tally in being pipped to the Premier League title by a point.
Four years on from his arrival Liverpool sit top of the standings, having considerably turned the tables on City having already established an eight-point lead over the defending champions.
"We knew it wouldn't be easy, we didn't expect it would be easy," Krawietz told liverpoolfc.com.
"We thought the things we want to invent take a bit of time - a long-term idea - and we'd come somewhere where we'd try to make an impact for the whole club, something that stays for longer even if you are not here any more.
"Something which stays - not only trophies and a good time - and that can go on.
"I would say it's not too bad so far, a few things worked out pretty well. Today we are where we are and it was a good journey so far."
