Arne Slot’s Liverpool passed their first test of the season. Being able to adapt to a slightly different approach against Chelsea, and still picking up three points in a blockbuster at Anfield.
So, are we watching title contenders? Well, as tough fixtures are approaching we’ll certainly get an idea in the coming weeks.
So, are we watching title contenders? Well, as tough fixtures are approaching we’ll certainly get an idea in the coming weeks.
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00:00Liverpool's reshaped style under the new head coach Arnie Schlott may be more middle
00:05of the road than any heavy metal of predecessor Jurgen Klopp, but it has taken them on a direct
00:11route to the top of the Premier League.
00:13Schlott's tempo is more measured than the full-tilt thrills that were Klopp's trademark,
00:18but the 2-1 win over Chelsea in an engrossing encounter have continued the Dutchman's near-flawless
00:24start since taking charge of the Reds.
00:27This was Liverpool's biggest test on two levels, and the response was impressive against
00:32the Chelsea side, who are unquestionably on the road to recovery under Maresca.
00:36It was an examination Liverpool had to dig deep to pass, in what was a show of resilience
00:41and mental strength, and opposed to the glorious attack in chaos that brought so much success
00:47under Klopp.
00:49During the Premier League era, only Manchester City's Pep Guardiola, who won his first ten
00:54matches, has reached that many wins in all competitions in fewer matches than Schlott.