Stoke City manager Tony Pulis claimed it would be "crazy" to write off Liverpool as potential champions.
Pulis admitted his team were outclassed in the 4-0 defeat at Anfield on Wednesday night despite a defiant display.
For Liverpool, it was the best way to wipe away the memory of their 2-1 defeat at new leaders Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Fernando Torres put them ahead early on and impressive new-boy Glen Johnson made it two just before the break. Dirk Kuyt and substitute David Ngog completed the scoring in the second half.
Pulis, who saw his side achieve a notable 0-0 draw in the corresponding fixture last season, said: "I hold my hands up, we were beaten by a better team and better players. I can't say they will win the title, but they will be right up there fighting for it. Anyone who says anything else is crazy.
"Liverpool created more chances against us here last season, but just didn`t take them. This time they were excellent. They do not only have Torres and Gerrard, who are world class. They have great players right through their team, and they showed that quality against us.
"My team never gave up, they are an honest crew who will work right to the end, but Liverpool were on a different level. To write them off after one defeat on the opening weekend, is crazy. They will be up their fighting for the title again, I have no doubt about that.
"But I have no complaints about the result. Gerrard's piece of skill to create the third was world class. And Johnson and Kuyt down the right gave us loads of problems all night. They are both fine players and that partnership will give a lot of teams plenty of problems this season."
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