CURTIS JONES scored the winner as Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Chelsea.
The Reds midfielder capped a superb display when he struck at the back post moments after Nicolas Jackson’s 48th-minute effort had cancelled out Mohamed Salah’s first-half penalty at Anfield.
It was a strong response from Arne Slot’s side after champions Manchester City had won earlier on Sunday to temporarily move into first place.
Liverpool have now won 10 out of their first 11 games under their new Dutch boss and their performance and resolve in what was arguably their toughest test to date was impressive.
Their defence largely held up strongly, with backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher well-protected for most of the game.
Chelsea battled hard themselves, although they did have some early scares, firstly when Salah struck the ball at the arm of Levi Colwill outside the box …