Rafa Benitez set his sights on catching Chelsea following Liverpool's 3-0 demolition of Watford.
The Reds were thumped 6-3 by Arsenal in the Carling Cup in midweek, but responded in style at Vicarage Road.
Craig Bellamy opened the scoring after 34 minutes and Peter Crouch scored either side of half-time to ensure Liverpool made a winning return to the Premiership.
And Benitez feels his team are now firmly focused on the Premiership after being dumped out of both the domestic cup competitions.
Liverpool face Chelsea at Anfield next week and Benitez is looking to cut on the gap on Jose Mourinho's stuttering side.
"I am convinced this team is more consistent now and is focused on the league," said Benitez.
"We have to play Chelsea and we will see if we can catch them.
"We will have confidence and it will be difficult but it is possible."