Liverpool restored their winning form after edging out Sheffield United in a 2-1 win at Anfield on Saturday. The Reds put in an inspired performance off the back of their Ajax victory and gave themselves a huge boost in getting back on track in the Premier League.

With Naby Keita and Thiago injured and Fabinho now the club's new centre-back, Jurgen Klopp was forced to change things up slightly. New boy Diogo Jota started the match, completing a newly formed front four that the manager may be tempted to deploy for the rest of the season.

Roberto Firmino played a deeper role to his usual No.9 position, with Mohamed Salah becoming the focus of the strike force. Sure enough, the Reds managed to bank all three points, with goals from the unlikely sealing the deal.

Klopp could be onto something

It was Jota and Firmino who were on song for Liverpool last night. The new recruit filled Salah's usual role on the right and Firmino was given a more creative role, which clearly suits him. The Brazilian has attracted a lot of criticism for his quiet performances in attack, but those were clearly only being judged at face value.

Whilst the 29-year-old has just one goal in eight appearances so far this season, his work ethic is more than meets the eye. Operating as a playmaker rather than the team's focal point in attack should be the way Klopp chooses to select his lineups from now on. Salah boasts the natural predator's instinct in front of goal, whilst Firmino quietly carves open defences and sets up the play that leads to the goal.

With Jota adjusting to a new role on the right too, this could already have the legs to be a winning formula for the reigning champions. Fans certainly seem to think so and are excited to see more of this new formation. The support of Jordan Henderson just behind the front four will help create chances but also protect the defence, which is what the Reds skipper does very well.

Salah's central role also gives him the chance to free roam in front of goal, which leaves space for Firmino to drive forwards if he so wishes. Something that proved to be successful against Sheffield United, with the Brazilian bagging his first goal of the season.

Liverpool are keen to keep hold of the Premier League title and this new found formation could play a huge part in their quest to do so.

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