Last Updated on October 21, 2024
Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-1 in a feisty Anfield battle on Sunday afternoon. This success saw Arne Slot’s side return to the summit of the Premier League table.
The opening 45 minutes were played in an attacking style by the two teams only for neither to create any clear-cut chances. But an important moment came when Curtis Jones defended sensationally to get something on a Cole Palmer shot, and then swiftly counterattacked, entering the Chelsea penalty area and earning a penalty for his team.
While the first half of the match was exciting, both teams struggled to produce many clear goal-scoring opportunities at either end of the field. There was Curtis Jones stopping a Cole Palmer shot, racing towards goal, and being fouled, resulting in a penalty kick.
Mohamed Salah successfully scored the penalty, giving the Reds the lead. Just before half-time, there was a disallowed goal for Cody Gakpo.
The second half began just as chaotic as the first. The first goal was for Chelsea, which came when Nicolas Jackson got on the end of an excellent pass from Moises Caicedo.
However, Chelsea did not remain ahead for long as Liverpool found an immediate answer. Jones would be the next to find a goal for Liverpool, potting one to put his squad on top 2-1.
From that point on, the game settled down. After that, neither side enjoyed many clear-cut chances to score for a while. Seven minutes of stoppage time were added by the referee at the end of the game.
Liverpool attempted to hold on to the ball and close this game while Chelsea tried to get some goals. Liverpool’s defense held firm to seal a 2-1 win.
The next assignments ahead for Liverpool
- Arsenal (away) on October 27
- Brighton (home) on November 2
- Aston Villa (home) on November 9
The next fixtures coming for Chelsea
- Newcastle United (home) on October 27
- Manchester United (away) on November 3
- Arsenal (home) on November 10