Liverpool vs Chelsea Report

Scorers: Salah (P) 29’, Jones 51’; Jackson 48’

Liverpool Defeat Chelsea 2-1 to Retake Top Spot in Premier League

Arne Slot’s Liverpool continued their winning streak with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield, making it seven consecutive wins in all competitions and reclaiming their place at the top of the Premier League table.

First Half: Salah’s Penalty Puts Liverpool Ahead

In a fixture known for its low-scoring encounters, the early stages of the match reflected the cautious nature of recent meetings between Liverpool and Chelsea.

The game saw little action until the 20th minute when Noni Madueke nearly created an opener for Chelsea, picking out Cole Palmer in the box before Liverpool swiftly countered.

Mohamed Salah appealed for a penalty after minimal contact from Levi Colwill, but his request was waved away. However, Liverpool didn’t have to wait long to find a breakthrough.

Curtis Jones was brought down in the box by Colwill, and Salah made no mistake from the penalty spot, emphatically putting the Reds 1-0 up. Liverpool’s transitional play continued to trouble Chelsea, and they almost doubled their lead when an offside Salah found Cody Gakpo sliding in at the back post.

As halftime approached, Liverpool had another penalty shout, with Robert Sánchez clattering into Jones, but VAR confirmed that the Chelsea goalkeeper had made contact with the ball first.

Second Half: Quickfire Goals, Liverpool Retain Control

Despite Liverpool’s solid record of not losing any of their previous 146 home league games when leading at halftime, Chelsea came out strongly in the second half.

Four minutes in, Nicolas Jackson broke through Liverpool’s defence and slotted past Caoimhin Kelleher, with the goal awarded after a review overturned an initial offside call, levelling the score at 1-1.

Chelsea’s joy was short-lived as Liverpool responded just three minutes later. Salah delivered a perfect inswinging cross into the box, and Curtis Jones timed his run expertly to poke the ball past Sánchez, restoring Liverpool’s lead.

Liverpool Hold On to Secure Victory

With Anfield roaring in support, Liverpool’s defence—the tightest in the league—stood firm against Chelsea’s attacking efforts.

Slot managed the game effectively, making tactical substitutions to see out the result, with Alexis Mac Allister and Joe Gomez helping to solidify the Reds’ hold on the match. Chelsea’s five substitutions couldn’t spark a comeback, and Liverpool held on for a well-deserved victory.

Conclusion

Liverpool’s victory over Chelsea sees them retake top spot in the Premier League, maintaining their momentum with seven consecutive wins in all competitions.

Despite a brief scare, the Reds’ resilient performance earned them all three points. Chelsea, meanwhile, suffer their first Premier League away defeat of the season and now sit sixth in the table, seven points behind Liverpool.

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