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LIV vs CHE
English Premier League
Anfield, Liverpool
Liverpool
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Full-Time: 2 - 1
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A first Premier League away defeat of the season sees Enzo Maresca's team sitting in sixth place, now seven points adrift of Liverpool. This win allows Liverpool to regain a one-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City.
Liverpool began the second half confident in their impressive record of not losing any of their previous 146 home league games when leading at halftime. However, just four minutes in, Nicolas Jackson broke through their defense to level the scores after an overturned offside call. The joy for Chelsea was short-lived, as Mohamed Salah's superb inswinging cross found Curtis Jones, who timed his run perfectly to restore Liverpool's lead just three minutes later. With Anfield buzzing, Liverpool's solid defense stifled a series of Chelsea attacks, and as the game progressed, the tempo dropped. Liverpool manager Slot introduced Alexis Mac Allister and Joe Gomez to help secure the win, while Chelsea's substitutions failed to spark any meaningful chances, allowing Liverpool to comfortably see out the match.
The contest came to life with Noni Madueke nearly setting up an opener for Cole Palmer, who was blocked in the box. Liverpool quickly countered, with Mohamed Salah appealing for a penalty after minimal contact from Levi Colwill, but it was Curtis Jones who earned a penalty shortly after when he was upended by Colwill's clearance. Salah stepped up and confidently converted the penalty, giving Liverpool the lead. They posed a constant threat on the counter, almost extending their advantage with an offside chance for Cody Gakpo. Just before halftime, Liverpool had another penalty shout when Jones was taken down by Robert Sanchez, but VAR intervened, confirming that Sanchez made contact with the ball first, leaving Chelsea relieved.
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In a desperate final push, Neto charges down the left wing and delivers a low cross into the box. Gusto makes a well-timed run to meet the ball, but his shot is swiftly blocked by Van Dijk, who stands resolute in defense.
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WIDE! Diaz showcases his skill as he weaves through defenders, advancing into the left side of the box with impressive agility. Spotting an opening, he attempts to place a shot into the top right corner, but his effort drifts just wide of the target.
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ANOTHER CHANCE! Neto makes a clever move to the right, lifting a delightful cross into the box that momentarily evades Van Dijk's defensive reach. Nkunku, lurking near the left post, makes a valiant effort to connect with the ball but is ultimately unable to stretch far enough to get a clean touch. In the end, he pokes it wide, missing a golden opportunity to equalize.
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IS THAT IT FOR CHELSEA?! Palmer delivers a well-placed cross from the free kick, sending it curling into the crowded penalty area. Veiga rises above the defenders, finding space to direct a powerful header from just ten yards out. However, to the dismay of Chelsea supporters, he fails to keep his effort down, sending it soaring over the crossbar when he should have at least tested the goalkeeper.