Liverpool are two points behind leaders Manchester City after recording their fourth win over Wolves on Saturday.
But at half-time, 1-0 down, things looked bleak, to be honest.
The Red Devils were terrible in that first half, but the only positive was that the home team only scored one positive goal.
There was a feeling that their failure to score any more goals against Alisson Becker would come back to haunt them.
It does.
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A different Liverpool team came out in the second half and three goals went unscored, putting the Red Devils temporarily top of the Premier League for the first time in 16 months.
Oh, it’s great to see that again.
With four wins and a draw in their first five games, there are plenty of reasons for optimism in Liverpool with Jurgen Klopp’s new team.
However, this team will now be thoroughly tested with tough matches coming up this autumn.
David Moyes’ West Ham side travel to Anfield on Sunday September 24 and will be hoping Klopp’s side get a hangover from Europa League action on Thursday night.
The Hammers were beaten by Man City for the first time this weekend and will not want to suffer two defeats on Merseyside.
However, Liverpool know that three points are crucial at home, as they enter two of the toughest away games the Premier League has had against Tottenham (September 30) and Brighton (October 8).
Last season, the Red Devils may have feared a series of encounters like this with two top teams ready to take advantage of the slightest mistake.
However, this Liverpool team is different from last season and Saturday’s performance against Wolves proved that.
A poor performance can happen in one half, but last season it could also happen within 45 seconds and could result in a defeat or a disappointing draw.
On Saturday, 0 points was converted to 3 and the momentum was going well.
Liverpool currently has the longest unbeaten streak in England’s top league, having gone 16 unbeaten matches so far.
Now we’re starting to see the Reds of old and the rest of the league will see what this team can do.
Klopp will know not to expect too much from the crucial encounters ahead, but if his side remain unbeaten before the next international break on October 8, then perhaps he will start thinking ability.
to push City again.
West Ham at home, then two away games against Spurs and Brighton – with Carabao Cup and Europa League games in between – if Liverpool can escape these unscathed then everyone will start paying attention.
With the current situation, the Red Devils are progressing well under the attention of experts and football fans.
City, quite rightly, are expected to win four league titles in a row, while Arsenal are still considered by most to be their closest rivals.
Where the Gunners failed last season was in the final 10 matches of the title race, conceding too many goals, losing too many goals.
Liverpool know what it takes to face Pep Guardiola’s side and you get the feeling they want to do it again this season.
It must have hurt last season to not be part of the title talks, to be eliminated from every domestic cup with a whimper and to be eliminated by Real Madrid in the Champions League.
This team, as Klopp said, is Liverpool 2.
0 and they look more ready than ever with a new look in midfield and havoc in attack.
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Darwin Nuñez looks more like the striker the Red Devils signed for a fee of up to £85m from Benfica, Dominik Szoboszlai seems to have settled into one of the best players in the league, while the steely mentality This causes Liverpool to fail.
to know when they are being beaten.
With the upcoming matches, Klopp will have to use his squad.
Players on the fringes of the starting lineup will have the opportunity to shine and compete for a starting spot in the tournament.
During the trophy-filled years, Klopp used his team well when he needed to and the players stepped up and performed when needed.
More is needed and the Reds could have an exciting season if they can overcome this next test.