In-form Chelsea ahead Cole Palmer minimize a irritating determine as his group 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 below Arne Slot, opted for a extra sedate strategy towards Chelsea. They didn’t press as excessive as they sometimes do and seemed blissful permitting the guests possession in non-threatening areas. Nonetheless, 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 method earlier than smashing the proper facet of the netting.
Liverpool discovered the again of the web for the second time within the thirty second minute via Cody Gakpo. However the aim was promptly chalked off due to an offside. Simply earlier than halftime, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez introduced down Jones whereas making an attempt to clear the ball. The referee initially pointed to the penalty spot however after reviewing the incident on the pitchside monitor, he overturned his unique determination.
Three minutes into the second half, Jackson discovered the again of the web for Chelsea, narrowly beating the offside lure and making use of a superb end to ship the ball past Caoimhin Kelleher. Sadly for the visiting followers, Chelsea was on stage phrases for a complete of three minutes.
Within the 51st minute, Salah swung a positive cross towards the far publish, 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 harm time, Chelsea had a few probabilities to equalize however didn’t put Kelleher below strain.
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. Nonetheless, due to a masterclass from the Liverpool protection, Palmer didn’t make a tangible influence. The Englishman noticed his passing lanes blocked and didn’t get the prospect to assault the field as ceaselessly as he would have appreciated.
Over the course of the sport, he accomplished simply 24 passes, created one probability, and failed to check the goalkeeper. He additionally was unable to tug off three of his 4 dribbles and misplaced 5 duels. Maresca will hope that Sunday’s poor displaying was a one-off from his star participant.
