The Reds skipped scored a stunning long-range strike to put his side 2-0 up before Diego Costa's late consolation
Liverpool picked up an excellent win at Stamford Bridge thanks to Jordan Henderson's stunning strike.
Dejan Lovren has given the Reds an early lead over Chelsea before their skipper made it 2-0 with an unstoppable long-range effort.
Henderson picked the ball up from deep before curling a fine strike beyond Thibaut Courtois.
Diego Costa gave Chelsea hope but Liverpool hung on to claim all three points and go fourth.
Here are five things we learned.
1. Reds turned into fearsome attacking outfit
Liverpool can score from anywhere.
Defenders and midfielders - Lovren and Henderson on this occasiob - are just as potent as their strike force.
They turned up with their attack formation and have now stuck four past two of last season’s top three (Leicester and Arsenal), breached the backline of the side with the joint-best defensive record last season (Spurs) and dismissed a Chelsea with with a £34million defender.
Liverpool are proving themselves to be a nightmare to play against this season.
2. Reds better with Firmino in side than Sturridge
Others may disagree and it may seem a churlish point after such an impressive display but Sturridge appeared not to be on the same wavelength as his team-mates who were like a well-oiled machine.
3. Kante is mortal
Maybe he just can’t do it all by himself.
Coutinho had time and space to sling in that delicious cross for Lovren to bury in the 17th minute.
Jordan Henderson also had the freedom of Stamford Bridge to smash home that sensational second.
The Chelsea fans cheered the late introduction of Cesc Fabregas but would he have had the legs to do the dirty work demanded by Conte?
4. Mignolet remains weak link
Never at any stage was the Belgian convincing.
At one stage he mis-controlled a back pass and slammed his attempted clearance into touch.
He was unconvincing on crosses and it will be no surprise when the injured Loris Karius takes his place in the side.
5. Costa back to his best
That’s now five goals for the Brazil-born striker who lost his way Jose Mourinho last season.
It took him until Boxing Day to score four in the Premier League last term.
He is clearly motivated again with Conte managing to get the best out of him.
If only the Chelsea boss could a) get more service to him, b) sort out his midfield and c) fix his defence.
Player ratings
Chelsea
Courtois 6 - Helpless on goals but nearly let Sturridge shot go through him.
Ivanovic 4 - Exposed once again. It is clear the Chelsea defender is coming to the end.
Cahill 5 - His clearance fell straight to Henderson. Not his best night by any means.
Luiz 5 - Showed why Chelsea sold him in the first place. So poor defensively.
Azpilicueta 6 - Was poor. Not great defensively and offered little going forward.
Kante 6 - Put in a good shift in midfield but he can’t do it all by himself.
Matic 5 - Was very poor until his run and pull back set up Costa. Needs confidence.
Willian 6 - Booked. Tried hard but it did not really happen for him. Frustrating.
Oscar 5 - Limp performances like this suggest Chelsea should bring back Fabregas.
Hazard 6 - Shows willing but if there is no-one to aim at… Better effort than most.
Costa 5 - Got very little service but scored when he finally had a chance.
SUBS
Fabregas, for Matic, 84
Moses, for Willian, 84
Pedro, for Oscar, 84
Liverpool
Mignolet 6 - Poor distribution. Does not look convincing under pressure.
Clyne 7 - Excellent forward runs, looked to overlap and was a real threat.
Matip 7 - A towering, powerhouse of a centre half. Excellent in defence for Liverpool.
Lovren 7 - Terrific finish for a centre half for Liverpool’s opener. Decent game.
Milner 7 - What a great pro. Solid as a makeshift left back, linked up well going forward.
Lallana 8 - Has improved so much under Klopp. Buzzes around everywhere. Excellent.
Henderson 9 - MotM. His wonder goal nicked it amid several outstanding Liverpool displays.
Wijnaldum 7 - Steady and showed lots of energy without setting the game alight. Disciplined.
Mane 7 - His pace, power and movement causes all sorts of problems. A live wire.
Coutinho 8 - Sublime cross for Liverpool’s opener. A beautiful, top class player.
Sturridge 7 - Some lovely moments. Hooked early as he lacks full match fitness.
SUBS
Origi, for Sturridge, 57 mins, 6
Lucas, for Coutinho, 82 mins
Stewart, for Wijnaldum, 90 mins
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