"If we show the same quality against every side in the league as I believe we will against Chelsea, at the end of the season we will be up there," said the Liverpool boss.
"Chelsea may be an important game now, but next week's game against Sunderland will be just as important.
"Every three points we play for will mean something at the end of the season, so all the players must be ready every week.
"I want each game in the Premiership to be seen in the same way rather than hear people talking about how a game like Chelsea may be more important than others.
"We know when you're playing against a top side you must do well if you want to be a contender, but to be ready against all the teams is the only way to compete in the Premiership.
"I know against the top sides how much everyone wants to play and show their quality and I know they can do it."