If you like chess, then the Sunday night EPL derby between Liverpool and Chelsea was a proper sweet for you. And if you’re a Scouser, then you have all the reasons to celebrate both the deserved triumph of Arne Slot’s side and the return of Liverpool to the Premier League summit.The Reds defeated the Blues 2-1 in a match that lacked attractiveness and spectacle. We were provided with a tactical battle between two evenly matched sides, creating only a few chances on both ends yet giving us three goals to enjoy.A slow start to the match soon transformed into Liverpool’s subtle domination as Salah was taken down in the box. The ref decided the Egyptian insisted on contact and waived the idea of a penalty. However, only a minute later, Jones was accidentally kicked by Colwill, and it was a straight penalty, which Salah converted for a 1-0 lead.No fan of Liverpool will pass without liking this post..!!❤❤❤❤Salah what a penalty. 👏👏#LIVCHEpic.twitter.com/QWQpu0sEYW— 𝐆 (@Goblinrma) October 20, 2024 Enzo Maresca’s slot needed help finding ways to bounce back, at least not before the break, with Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho and Nicolas Jackson being isolated up front.Things changed for the visitors after the half-time interval, as the game’s pendulum slowly moved towards the Blues. Caicedo made a perfect link-up with an unmarked Jackson, who raced through and fired it low into the bottom corner. 🚨🏴 GOAL | Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea | Nicolas JacksonNICOLAS JACKSON HAS EQUALIZED FOR CHELSEA !!!!!!pic.twitter.com/AdUJMOzsXo— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) October 20, 2024 At first, it got ruled out, but the VAR review showed that Konate’s left leg made the difference and the goal stood after all. Chelsea’s equalizer seemed like the moment that could entirely change the game’s momentum and, eventually, outcome. Alas, that sensation lasted not longer than three minutes…Salah sent a lovely cross to the back post, with Jones being sluggishly left alone inside the area. He had all the time in the world to create a perfect position for a routine tap-in and there it was, 2-1.🚨🏴 GOAL | Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea | Curtis JonesCURTIS JONES HAS GIVEN LIVERPOOL THE LEAD STRAIGHT AWAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/t7YzKbrZhb— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) October 20, 2024 Despite the expectations and numerous substitutions, Chelsea were unable to fight back again, as the hosts aggressively held onto that second lead of the game. ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 8SaturdayTottenham – West Ham 4-1 (1-1)/Kulusevski 36, Bissouma 52, Todibo 55 og, Son 60 – Kudus 18/Fulham – Aston Villa 1-3 (1-1)/Jimenez 5 – Rogers 9, Watkins 58, Diop 69 og/Ipswich – Everton 0-2 (0-2)/Ndiaye 18, Keane 40/Man.Utd. – Brentford 2-1 (0-1)/Garnacho 46, Hojlund 62 – Pinnock 45+5/Newcastle – Brighton 0-1 (0-1)/Welbeck 35/Southampton – Leicester 2-3 (2-0)/Archer 8, Aribo 28 – Buonanote 64, Vardy 73 pen, Ayew 90+7/Bournemouth – Arsenal 2-0 (0-0)/Christie 70, Kluivert 79 pen/SundayWolverhampton – Man.City 1-2 (1-1)/Larsen 7 – Gvardiol 33, Stones /Liverpool – Chelsea 2-1 (1-0)/Salah 29 pen, Jones 51 – Jackson 48/Monday22:00: (2.30) Nott.Forest (3.30) Crystal Palace (3.20)***odds are subject to change***
