In-form Chelsea ahead Cole Palmer minimize a irritating determine as his crew succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield Stadium on Sunday night, October 20. Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones discovered the again of the web for the Reds whereas Nicolas Jackson scored for the Blues.
Mohamed Salah & Curtis Jones Seal Liverpool Win
Liverpool, who’ve constructed a popularity for beginning aggressively beneath Arne Slot, opted for a extra sedate strategy in opposition to Chelsea. They didn’t press as excessive as they sometimes do and seemed completely satisfied permitting the guests possession in non-threatening areas. Nevertheless, regardless of their passive begin, it was the Merseysiders who drew first blood.
Within the twenty seventh minute, Liverpool midfielder Jones drew a foul from Chelsea defender Levi Colwill inside the realm. The referee had a transparent view of the incident and unhesitantly pointed to the spot. Talisman Salah stepped as much as take it and despatched the goalkeeper the unsuitable approach earlier than smashing the fitting aspect of the netting.
Liverpool discovered the again of the web for the second time within the thirty second minute by way of Cody Gakpo. However the objective was promptly chalked off due to an offside. Simply earlier than halftime, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez introduced down Jones whereas trying to clear the ball. The referee initially pointed to the penalty spot however after reviewing the incident on the pitchside monitor, he overturned his authentic determination.
Three minutes into the second half, Jackson discovered the again of the web for Chelsea, narrowly beating the offside entice and making use of a wonderful end to ship the ball past Caoimhin Kelleher. Sadly for the visiting followers, Chelsea was on degree phrases for a complete of three minutes.
Within the 51st minute, Salah swung a effective cross towards the far submit, permitting Jones to transform. His end was spellbinding, as he managed the ball beautifully together with his left foot and utilized a managed end together with his proper. In damage time, Chelsea had a few possibilities to equalize however did not put Kelleher beneath stress.
An Off Evening for Chelsea Ace Cole Palmer
Having scored six objectives and claimed 5 assists in his first seven Premier League video games, Palmer was one of many gamers to observe on Sunday. Nevertheless, due to a masterclass from the Liverpool protection, Palmer did not make a tangible affect. The Englishman noticed his passing lanes blocked and didn’t get the possibility to assault the field as steadily as he would have appreciated.
Over the course of the sport, he accomplished simply 24 passes, created one likelihood, and failed to check the goalkeeper. He additionally was unable to drag off three of his 4 dribbles and misplaced 5 duels. Maresca will hope that Sunday’s poor exhibiting was a one-off from his star participant.
