Thibaut Simon, Media365, published on Sunday October 20, 2024 at 8:23 p.m.
Liverpool held on in a weekend of recovery for Premier League teams. After the defeat of Arsenal and the last-minute success of Manchester City, the Reds got the better of Chelsea (2-1) and regained the lead in the championship.
Liverpool still leader of the Premier League. Against Chelsea, the Reds remained solid (2-1) in a real shock at Anfield. The story of the first half is above all a battle in the areas and the facts of the game that the central referee must manage. While Tosin is on the verge of direct red after a foul on Diogo Jota, who was going against in midfield, Chelsea are suffering and will break down. Colwill is also the unfortunate player of this first act. After a contentious contact with Mo Salah (24th), the defender made a mistake on Jones two minutes later (26th). Penalty converted by Salah (1-0). The referee will indicate the penalty spot a second time after further contact between Jones and Sanchez. VAR will change the decision and the Reds will return to the locker room with the score advantage. For their part, Chelsea are struggling to break through. Jackson and Palmer sent shots off target while the referee did not award a penalty to the Blues after contact in the area.
Curtis Jones, the man of the meeting
The second period is lively. Chelsea did not give up like Jackson who managed to equalize. A first offside decision was taken, but the goal was finally accepted after a cover from Konaté (48th, 1-1). Liverpool have no time to doubt. Scorer, Egyptian Salah assists Curtis Jones on goal. A magnificent cross for his teammate who controls and throws himself to deceive the Chelsea goalkeeper (51st, 2-1). After some muscular contacts between Nunez and Badiashile and despite the entries into play of Nkunku or Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea failed to come back to the score. At the end of the match, Pedro Neto’s cross did not find the French international Nkunku at the far post, who saw the ball pass very close to the post. Arne Slot carries out a magnificent operation and becomes the first coach to win 9 of his first 10 matches in all competitions, at the head of the club (current series). With a point ahead of City, the Reds will travel to the Emirates in a week. Place at the European Cup for both teams. Liverpool will face Leipzig in the Champions League, while Chelsea will go to Panathinaikos in the Europa Conference League.
