Is Premier League top spot achievable for Klopp’s Liverpool?

Perhaps accidentally, Klopp has found a plan b. Summer signing Christian Benteke has proved particularly effective at home, providing a great target in the penalty area, which has been the difference.

Against Swansea last time out, it was evident that Klopp has worked on strengthening the side’s defence and centre back Dejan Lovren paid tribute to the Reds’ victory against the Swans in tough conditions.

“It was a tough game, especially playing against the wind,” Lovren said. “It wasn’t so easy but at the end the most important thing is that we got the three points.

“We’re moving higher in the table. It was a great week for us – winning against Manchester City, Bordeaux and now this one. We just need to keep working hard and to be patient. We expected a tough game against an opponent having problems. It was a deserved win.

“We showed our quality in defence and up front also. The most important thing is to keep the winning mentality. We’re doing a great job all together and we can be proud.”

First place on the cards?

If the Reds are around the top four at the end of December and the summit is still in sight, Liverpool will be confident that they can achieve anything, especially with a manager who can work wonders with a players’ self-esteem.

Should Roberto Firmino continue to get better, he can in time become a world class talent, a similar way that Luis Suarez did.

Klopp will no doubt have been planning for the January transfer window. He will know that if the club are in a position to challenge by January, that any additions can strengthen their case.

Whatever happens, though it has certainly been some turnaround.

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