It was a superb team performance as Liverpool came from behind to deservedly beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Despite going behind in the opening five minutes, Liverpool dominated possession and got their equaliser in first half stoppage time – something that gave Jose Mourinho a ready-made moan and excuse post-match.
Philippe Coutinho curled a beauty to ensure it was all score at half-time, then provided the lead with a similarly excellent effort from the edge of the box.
Sub Christian Benteke wrapped up the points as the Reds came from behind to win after conceding first for the first time since Leicester away last December – a week after Klopp had told the players they must respond better to conceding.
Character was shown in Klopp’s first league win.
Sakho and Moreno posted photos from inside the changing room post-match.
Alberto Moreno’s Instagram. pic.twitter.com/IsNbANopZb
— This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) October 31, 2015
Great victory today !! ?? #LFC #YNWA #Liverpool pic.twitter.com/hDemXEXzUf
— Mamadou Sakho (@mamadousakho) October 31, 2015
First Premier League victory for Klopp- first of many. Congrats, friends #LFC
— Linda Pizzuti Henry (@Linda_Pizzuti) October 31, 2015
Boom!! 3-1????????
— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) October 31, 2015
Klopp tells players must react better to conceding. Next game win after conceding first for first time in 10 months. https://t.co/0bIsWkvh89
— Matt Ladson (@mattladson) October 31, 2015
Superb, superb win and performance from #LFC today.
Much needed, but far more deserved.
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) October 31, 2015
All the focus will be on the ref's decisions and Chelsea's child of a manager but that was a well deserved three points for Liverpool.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) October 31, 2015
https://twitter.com/paul_tomkins/status/660469065660702720
1: Excellent win for #LFC and Klopp. Even at 1-0 down, they played much the better football. Good to see Coutinho looking lively again.
— Oliver Kay (@OliverKay) October 31, 2015
Lucas is reborn under Klopp. Been top class. #LFC
— Karl (@KarlThyer) October 31, 2015
The last #LFC manager to avoid defeat in his first five games was Bob Paisley, back in 1974! (He went eight games unbeaten) #Klopp
— Stats FC (@StatsFC) October 31, 2015
CHELSEA 1-3 LIVERPOOL
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