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Liverpool are a more ordered side under Slot, more measured than the all-out ‘heavy metal’ football of his illustrious predecessor Klopp who swept up silverware before leaving Anfield at the end of last season.

What has not changed is the success, with what has been regarded as a good start tempered by cautious messaging about the standard of opposition beaten – now rebadged as an excellent one after victory over an improving Chelsea side.

This win was workmanlike, but another three points is what mattered, especially as Manchester City applied pressure after the theatre and controversy of their last-gasp win at Wolves.

Salah had one of his quieter games, yet set Liverpool on their way from spot and carved out a brilliant assist for Curtis Jones’ winner.

It was a goal Jones deserved for a lively performance, which earned one penalty and only had another denied by VAR.

Liverpool survived a couple of anxious moments near the end, and an early injury which meant Diogo Jota was replaced by Darwin Nunez provided the one cloud, but this result and performance is the perfect platform for next Sunday’s visit to Premier League title rivals Arsenal.