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What does the table tell us about Liverpool’s season?

It shows that the transition from one era to the next at Anfield was much smoother than anyone expected. Yes, being at the top after seven games (before yesterday’s games) doesn’t mean much, but there was a lot to admire in the first few months of Arne Slot’s reign.

Six wins out of seven are impressive, with the only blip coming straight after the international break in September at home to Nottingham Forest when Liverpool put in a sluggish performance.

They played with much more control under Slot and that is reflected in the fact that they only conceded two league goals – the best defensive record in the division.

What doesn’t it tell us?

The underlying numbers are excellent. At the start of this weekend, Liverpool were also at the top when it came to non-penalty xG difference per game of 1.27. These six wins were absolutely deserved, as they were too strong on the one hand and narrow on the other.

To put this into perspective, all the teams they have beaten so far are currently in the bottom half of the table. We’ll learn a lot more about what’s realistic for Slot’s side in the coming weeks as the quality of opponents improves.

Today’s visit to Chelsea will be followed by a trip to Arsenal next weekend. There are also league games against Brighton and Aston Villa.