Vice-captain James Milner believes Liverpool are a different team this year as their momentum begins to increase with improved consistency.
The 5-1 win over Hull City was a fourth win in six Premier League matches, with the 2-0 loss at Burnley the only blot on their record.
Last season they tended to raise their game for the big matches against their rivals but struggled to put away lesser teams, especially at home.
That does not appear to be the case so far as Hull, reduced to 10 men when Ahmed Elmohamady was sent off midway through the first half, were swept away with ease.