Curtis Jones was the standout player of the match, winning the penalty for the first goal and scoring the second.
Liverpool defeated Chelsea 2-1 this Sunday at Anfield in the eighth round of the Premier League. The goals for the home team were scored by Salah from the penalty spot and Curtis Jones, while Nicolas Jackson scored for the visitors. Stay updated with the best football results on football live scores.
The Reds entered the match under pressure from Manchester City, which had won its game against Wolverhampton and temporarily taken the lead in the competition. However, the team led by Arno Slot did their job at home, largely thanks to Curtis Jones, who was crucial for the victory.
Early in the first half, Liverpool’s midfielder won a penalty that Salah converted to open the scoring and give the home team a lead at halftime. In the second half, Chelsea fought back and equalized just two minutes in with Jackson’s goal. But it was Jones’s day: three minutes later, he scored to seal the match.
With this result, Liverpool remains at the top of the Premier League with 21 points, one point ahead of second-placed Manchester City. Meanwhile, the London team missed the chance to close the gap on the top four and dropped to sixth place with 14 points, three points behind the leading pack. Be ahead of the game with BB Score.
