Qatar tribune PA Media/DPA London Liverpool’s impressive start under Arne Slot continued as they moved to the top of the Premier League after a 2-1 win at Wolverhampton Wannderers on Saturday. Life after Jurgen Klopp is not turning out to be too bad as Ibrahima Konate’s header and a Mohamed Salah penalty either side of Rayan Ait-Nouri’s equaliser made it five wins from six league games. Defeat at home to Nottingham Forest a fortnight ago remains their only blip as they have also won in the Champions League and League Cup in a promising beginning to Slot’s reign.
It is early days, but the evidence suggests they have the capacity to challenge for the title alongside Manchester City and Arsenal. Earlier, Arsenal scored two late goals to beat Leicester 4-2 and take advantage of Premier League title rivals Manchester City drawing 1-1 at Newcastle. Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard appeared to have sent the Gunners on their way, but James Justin’s deflected header and brilliant volley after the interval - supported by an inspired Mads Hermansen in goal - left the hosts rocking.
However, Trossard’s volley from a corner cannoned in off Wilfred Ndidi to win it for Arsenal in the fourth minute of added time before Kai Havertz struck a fourth, moving them level with City on 14 points. Anthony Gordon celebrated his impending new contract early as he struck from the penalty spot to hold the champions at St James’ Park. The England international, who revealed before kic.