Full time!! Liverpool won 2-1 against Chelsea, thereby returning to the top of the Premier League. The Kop have won their last 7 matches in all competitions.
The second half has 7 minutes of injury time.
Minute 89: Chelsea wanted to put pressure in the final minutes but Liverpool defended very solidly.
Minute 76: Pedro Neto brought new inspiration to Chelsea when he continuously exploited the gaps in Liverpool's defense.
Minute 65: Diaz comes on for Gakpo. Liverpool are still in control of the game. Chelsea are almost stuck trying to find a way to respond.
Minute 51: GOAL!!! Salah crossed the ball for Jones to move smartly and beat goalkeeper Sanchez.
Minute 48: GOAL!!! Jackson quickly ran down the field and finished neatly to equalize for Chelsea. After consulting VAR, the referee determined that he was not offside.
Minute 46: Second half begins!
Half-time! Liverpool take a 1-0 lead thanks to Salah's goal. Both teams have created few chances in a tight game.
Minute 45+3: After consulting VAR, the referee determined that Sanchez touched the ball first. No penalty for Liverpool.
Minute 45+1: Liverpool were awarded a penalty once again after Jones was fouled by goalkeeper Sanchez.
Minute 40: Nunez is performing well after coming on for Jota. He handles the passes accurately under pressure from Chelsea's defense.
Minute 28: GOAL!!! Mohamed Salah coolly defeated Sanchez from the penalty spot, opening the score for Liverpool.
Minute 27: Liverpool were awarded a penalty after Jones was fouled by Colwill in the penalty area.
Minute 20: Liverpool are making a lot of long balls at the moment, they are still patiently probing.
10th minute: Diogo Jota needs treatment for a minor injury, but fortunately it's not a serious problem. He can continue playing.
Minute 8: Chelsea wanted to develop the ball from their own half but were caught by Liverpool.
22:31: The match begins!!
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Pre-match information
This weekend's clash between Liverpool and Chelsea will see two new managers in the league, Arne Slot and Enzo Maresca, go head-to-head for the first time. Slot has built Liverpool on the solid foundations left by Jurgen Klopp on Merseyside and has made his mark with his tactical style, winning eight of his last nine games.
On the other hand, the Blues are unbeaten in seven games. Liverpool will be their biggest test since losing to Man City at the start of the season. Maresca has overcome a difficult pre-season to get off to a flying start in west London, but this will be a real test for him and his players.
Liverpool are currently top of the Premier League, with their defence a key factor in their success. They have conceded just two goals in the Premier League so far. Chelsea are fourth in the table heading into Round 8. A win at Anfield would see them move into the top three, but a defeat would see them drop to sixth.
