Chelsea produced one of their most complete performances of the season as they defeated newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool 3–1 at Stamford Bridge.
The victory ended a 10-game winless run against the Reds and gave the home crowd plenty to cheer as Enzo Maresca’s side pushed further toward European qualification.
Match Report
Enzo Fernández ignited the home crowd with a goal in the 3rd minute, capitalizing on a slick move involving Romeo Lavia and Cole Palmer. The early lead set the tone for Chelsea's assertive play.
The second half saw continued pressure from Chelsea, culminating in a 56th-minute own goal by Liverpool's Jarell Quansah, who inadvertently deflected the ball into his net under pressure from Palmer.
Liverpool attempted a late comeback, with Virgil van Dijk heading in a goal in the 85th minute. However, Chelsea sealed the victory in stoppage time when Cole Palmer converted a penalty, awarded after a foul on Nicolas Jackson.
Match Highlights:
3' – Enzo Fernández (Chelsea): Opened the scoring with a well-executed goal following a coordinated play with teammates.
56' – Jarell Quansah (Own Goal, Liverpool): Attempted clearance resulted in an own goal, doubling Chelsea's lead.
85' – Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool): Narrowed the deficit with a powerful header from a corner kick.
90'+6' – Cole Palmer (Chelsea): Converted a penalty after Nicolas Jackson was fouled in the box, securing the win.
Final Score: Chelsea 3–1 Liverpool
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