Arne Slot shares title race 'confidence' after Liverpool capitalizes on Arsenal and Man City defeats

Arne Slot said as the Reds returned to the top of the .

Two quick-fire goals in the second-half from and completed a after trailing the Seagulls and being second best for the majority of the game.

However, never gave up hope of getting something from the game and eventually got its reward 20 minutes from time, with victory tasting even sweeter due to on the south coast.

It means the Reds move back to the top of the table and two points clear of the reigning champions, while also sees them extend the points gap between themselves and the Gunners to seven.

Understandably so, Liverpool is being tipped to lift the title with each passing week as it continues to rack up the wins, and even has now subtly hinted that his side could well be crowned champions at the end of the campaign if they continue in the same manner.

The Dutchman also highlighted his team's ability to come from behind and win against a high-level opposition like Brighton shows the level the Reds are currently at.

Speaking after the game about going top of the Premier League, Slot said: "It's more if you play against Arsenal in their stadium and you can get a draw away from home. are a very strong team as well, they have shown this season.

"If you face a team like this and are 1-0 down and can come back to a 2-1 win, which in my opinion was deserved, that gives me a lot of confidence. More than the position we are in."

Liverpool's current run of fixtures has allowed it to show where it is really at so far this season. Prior to the international break, the Reds topped the Premier League following six wins from seven, but were yet to be tested against decent opposition.

On its return to domestic action following last month's internationals, Slot's side have , come from behind twice to and now overcome a one-goal deficit .

Next week brings another tough test in the form of and, if the Reds can come away from that fixture with another positive result, it only suggests that it is well and truly in the conversation for title favorites, regardless if it is yet to face yet.