It was a stunning start to life at a new and improved Anfield last Saturday, as the Reds dispatched of the champions with consummate ease.
Goals from Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Adam Lallana saw Liverpool easy to victory, and not even Lucas Leiva‘s calamitous error to gift Jamie Vardy a goal could dampen the spirits of Reds supporters.
Seven points from their opening four Premier League matches is a solid return from Klopp’s men, especially when you consider the difficult start they have had.
The tough games keep on coming and attention now turns to Friday’s crucial match-up with Chelsea in west London – where Liverpool enjoyed their first win under Klopp’s reign last season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 31, 2015: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp celebrates with Alberto Moreno and Jordon Ibe after the 3-1 victory over Chelsea during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Antonio Conte has come in and made an immediate impact for the Blues, with three wins and draw representing a very strong start to the campaign.
Chelsea have sealed victories against West Ham, Watford and Burnley, and their 2-2 draw away to Swansea City on Sunday should really have been another three points.
Watching the differing but similarly passionate styles of Klopp and Conte should make for fascinating viewing on Friday, both in terms of their respective team’s performance and their touchline antics.
A win for either side would be a real statement of intent, particularly Liverpool, who will be on cloud nine if they can get another positive result away to a rival.
The bragging rights are on offer, in a rivalry that only really ignited during the days of Rafa Benitez and Jose Mourinho in the mid 2000s.
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