Ex-Liverpool ace Patrik Berger has hailed the Reds' ability to grind out results, following its latest Premier League triumph over Chelsea. But Berger declared Liverpool must keep its players fit and avoid suspensions if it wants to stay top of the table.

Despite not delivering a standout performance, Liverpool secured three crucial points which kept them perched at the summit of the table, one point clear.

Mohamed Salah's penalty and a decisive strike from Curtis Jones overshadowed Nicolas Jackson's equalizer for the Blues. Berger, reflecting on the match, emphasized the importance of winning even when not at their best: "Not the best game really to be fair but sometimes you need to win ugly and that's what Liverpool did today. They have three points, top of the table so very happy."

He also touched upon the potential pitfalls for Liverpool's title aspirations, citing injuries and discipline as key factors.

On Arne Slot's impact, Berger remained optimistic, suggesting contentment with Liverpool's position at this stage of the season: "I mean it is a long season and there are no easy games in the Premier League but if someone would tell the manager that he would be top of the table after this time, he would take it. So we can be happy, not the best game but three points in the bag and we can move on."

Former Liverpool ace reflects on the good vibes at Anfield: "He couldn't ask for a better start obviously. But as I said, it is a long season and they're going to judge him at the end of the season. They're playing well, winning games and getting points. There's so many competitions but so far so good. Let's wait until the end of the season."

"I feel like if they can keep the players fit and no suspensions, there is no reason why they couldn't carry on as they have done so far."

Following their decisive win against Chelsea, attentions at Liverpool now turn to maintaining their momentum as the fixture list intensifies. New gaffer Slot is poised to navigate his squad through an onslaught of matchups including RB Leipzig in Champions League action, a heads-up with Arsenal come Sunday, followed by encounters with Bayer Leverkusen, Aston Villa, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Newcastle, derby day against Everton, and Tottenham, all before Christmas bells ring.