Liverpool solidified their status as serious Premier League title contenders with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield, regaining the top position in the league. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring with a penalty before Curtis Jones netted the winner shortly after Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson equalized. Micah Richards praised Liverpool's ability to adapt and manage games effectively under Arne Slot, noting that the team's defensive structure has improved significantly compared to previous seasons. Former players like Daniel Sturridge echoed this sentiment, expressing belief in Liverpool's chances to compete for the title. Chelsea, while showing promise, fell to their first league defeat since their opening match of the season. The Reds now lead Manchester City by one point and will face Arsenal next weekend.