LIVERPOOL 2, CHELSEA 1: JONES’ LATE STRIKE RECLAIMS TOP SPOT
Highlights of the match and player ratings as Liverpool defeats Chelsea 2-1.
Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 win over Chelsea at Anfield.
Curtis Jones’ 85th-minute winner sealed the three points for the Reds, sending the Anfield fans into raptures.
Highlights of the match
Mohamed Salah opened the scoring with a clinical strike in the 32nd minute
Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling equalized in the 58th minute with a stunning strike.
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Jones’ late heroics sealed victory for Liverpool
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Reaction after the match
“Curtis Jones was outstanding tonight,” said Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp. He showed great maturity and composure to score the winning goal.
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Player Rating:
Liverpool:
- Caoimhin Kelleher (GK): 6/10
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB): 7/10
- Ibrahima Konate (DC): 6/10
- Virgil van Dijk (DC): 7/10
- Curtis Jones (DM): 9/10 (Match Master)
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Chelsea:
- Robert Sanchez (GK): 5/10
- Reece James (RB): 6/10
- Tosin Adarabioyo (DC): 5/10
- Levi Colwill (DC): 5/10
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