The next time someone tries to convince you that professional footballers don’t feel the passion of big football matches and that they don’t care about the outcome of a big game, just go on and remind them of the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea from 28 August 2021.Liverpool and Chelsea drew 1-1 in an eventful game that had a bit of everything: goals, chances, noise, passion, controversy, drama and no lack of talking points.Thousands of expecting fans at a packed Anfield couldn’t wait for the Champions League holders Chelsea to arrive so they could again witness an electric game, full of quality and tension. And, boy, were they not disappointed.PLAYER RATINGS: Ferran Torres leads the way as the champions annihilate clueless ArsenalKai Havertz headed Chelsea in front with a header that looped off the German’s head and under the crossbar of the backpedalling Alisson Becker. The Brazilian dived through the air but couldn’t prevent the ball from nestling in the back of his net as the Blues drew the first blood.Tuchel’s team kept piling on the pressure as the Reds struggled to cope and establish any kind of control over the match. Romelu Lukaku shook off Joel Matip and fed Mason Mount, who beat Trent Alexander-Arnold and found himself with only Alisson between him and the goal. But the Brazilian goalkeeper kept his cool and produced a great low save.Chelsea had looked very much in control, but then the momentum turned.Blues defender Reece James used his hand to stop a Sadio Mane goalbound effort just before the break. After a VAR check, referee Anthony Taylor awarded Liverpool a penalty and sent the defender off, much to the bemusement and stark protests from the visitors.Kipindi cha kwanza Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea. Kai Havertz aliwaweka Chelsea kifua mbele kabla ya Mo Salah kusawazisha kupitia mkwaju wa penalti. Chelsea wamebaki wachezaji 10, kipindi cha pili nani anatesa? pic.twitter.com/4yRl5oSKbX— Mozzart Bet Kenya (@mozzartbetkenya) August 28, 2021 Mohamed Salah was cold as ice as he sent Edouard Mendy the wrong way and hammered the spot-kick in to make it 1-1 deep in first-half added time. Mendy aggravated the home fans and players by kicking the ball towards Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson after fishing it out of his net. Another bout of frantic protest broke out, but thankfully a mass brawl was avoided as annoyed Blues kept protesting to the referee long after the half-time whistle.As it was expected, Liverpool dominated the proceedings after the break as ten-men Chelsea sit back and tried to ride out wave after wave of Reds’ attacks. The hosts’ best chance was a Diogo Jota’s header from a classy Salah cross. However, it sailed over the bar.West Ham drop two points against plucky London rivals Crystal Palace as Everton stroll to win against BrightonVirgil van Dijk was given too much space and he hit a low effort from well outside the box only to see Mendy palm it away. A few minutes later, Henderson took a touch before curling a lovely shot towards to top far corner. However, it flew just wide as the Reds captain held his head in his hands.Chelsea had only a couple of counter-attack attempts but they never got close to finding a goal. Ultimately, preserving a point was a satisfactory return from a hot trip to Liverpool.”That will feel like a win for Chelsea”@GNev2 was impressed with Chelsea’s defensive display as they earn a point at Anfield pic.twitter.com/Gy4KFL2Fpb— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 28, 2021 PREMIER LEAGUE – Round 3SaturdayManchester City – Arsenal 5-0 (3-0)/Gundogan 7. Torres 12, 85 Jesus 43, Rodri 53/Newcastle – Southampton 2-2 (0-0)/Wilson 55, Saint-Maximin 90 – Elyounoussi 74, Ward-Prowse 90+6/Norwich – Leicester 1-2 (1-1)/Pukki 44 pen – Vardy 8, Albrighton 76/Aston Villa – Brentford 1-1 (1-1)/Buendia 13 – Toney 7/West Ham – Crystal Palace 2-2 (1-0)/Fornals 39, Antonio 68 – Gallagher 58, 70/Brighton – Everton 0-2 (0-1)/Gray 41, Calvert-Lewin 58 pen/Liverpool – Chelsea 1-1 (1-1)/Salah 45+5 pen – Havertz 22/Sunday16.00: (1.55) Tottenham (4.00) Watford (6.25)16.00: (2.90) Burnley (3.35) Leeds (2.45)18.30: (4.40) Wolverhampton (3.50) Man.Utd. (1.85)***odds are subject to change
