Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool: Key stats from an imposing victory
Liverpool capped off a glorious weekend with a commanding triumph against potential title rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, maintaining their 100% start to the season.
Here are some of the standout facts and figures from a key early win against Frank Lampard's 10 men.
Outstanding Fabinho unruffled at centre-half
Back in February 2019, Virgil van Dijk's suspension and Joe Gomez's injury forced Fabinho to slot-in as a centre-half when Bayern Munich visited Anfield. He was up against Robert Lewandowski and, …
Observations as Liverpool take another three points from Stamford Bridge
It was Sadio Mane's turn to get amongst the goals as Liverpool made it two wins from two in the Premier League by virtue of a 2-0 victory away to Chelsea on Sunday evening.
With a cagey first half winding down to a goalless close, Andreas Christensen delivered what would be a fateful blow to his own team by hauling down Mane as the Senegal international was looking to burst past the much maligned Kepa for a tap-in. Receiving a …
Liverpool News - Weekend Summary
After a busy few days for the club, let's take a look at all the latest Liverpool FC news as The Reds made it six points from six at Chelsea on Sunday.
Jota signed
Liverpool confirmed the signing of Portugal international Diogo Jota on Saturday afternoon. The former Wolves forward left Molineux after three seasons at the club. Jota scored 16 goals in 67 Premier League appearances for Nuno Espirito Santo's team since helping them to promotion from the Championship.
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Will this be Liverpool's starting eleven to face Chelsea on Sunday?
Liverpool travel to London this weekend as they prepare to face Chelsea in the Premier League. We've had a look at what starting lineup Jürgen Klopp might go with.
The Reds began their season with a 4-3 home win over newly-promoted Leeds United last Saturday evening. It was an end-to-end clash at Anfield with Mohamed Salah (x3) and Virgil van Dijk scoring Liverpool's goals. As the score would suggest, however, Liverpool's defence didn't perform to a great standard on the …
Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview - Can Klopp's men make it four PL wins in a row against The Blues?
THE DETAILS
Venue – Stamford Bridge, Chelsea
Referee – Paul Tierney
Date & Time – Sunday, September 20th @ 16:30
Current Odds – Chelsea 21/10, Draw 13/5, Liverpool 6/5
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Liverpool have won their last three Premier League meetings with Chelsea. Yet, this weekend's game is likely to be one of the toughest tests Jürgen Klopp and his side have faced in recent seasons. Chelsea have delved deep into the transfer market this summer, adding quality in defence, midfield and …
Trent & Robbo display greatness on memorable night for Liverpool
You're winning 4-3 late in the day in a match that ultimately doesn't mean too much, having already clinched the Premier League title. You could be forgiven for not quite giving your all, right?
Not this Liverpool team, though, who have been drilled to perfection by Jurgen Klopp, and who have continued to show their incredible desire after their title win, despite the odd poor result.
Chelsea earned a late free-kick on Wednesday night, as they looked to complete an …
Liverpool's likely lineup to play Chelsea tonight at Anfield
Liverpool play Chelsea tonight in their last home game of the 2019/20 campaign and we've had a look at who is likely to start for The Reds.
Afterwards, Jürgen Klopp's Redmen will finally get to lift the Premier League trophy on a makeshift stage on the Kop. It's a historic night for Liverpool and they'll be keen to mark it with a positive result against Frank Lampard's Chelsea.
There has been a notable drop-off in Liverpool's results since they were …
Liverpool vs Chelsea Preview - Lampard's Blues out to spoil the party at Anfield
THE DETAILS
Venue – Anfield, Liverpool
Referee – Andre Marriner
Date & Time – Wednesday, July 22nd @ 20:15
Current Odds – Liverpool 1/1, Draw 11/4, Chelsea 5/2
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Wednesday night sees Liverpool's last home game of the season and the presentation of the Premier League trophy. This fantastic journey we are on with Jürgen Klopp's Redmen sees more silverware added to the trophy list at Anfield. Who knows where or what next season will bring us? Well done, Jürgen. …
Liverpool Relegated Player Transfer Roulette
Liverpool have already felt the brunt of the financial pinch caused by the ongoing pandemic.
Long linked with Timo Werner, the Reds — who were either unwilling or unable to match the financial package on offer in West London — were beaten to the signing of the German international by Chelsea.
The prevailing sense, as suggested by all of the journalists close to the club, is that reigning European, World, and English champions will be relatively quiet in the upcoming …
Why this Liverpool team is one of the best ever
So, it’s already happening.
When Liverpool won the Champions League last season, the narrative from rivals fans was that they needed to win the Premier League to be considered a great team. Now that the Reds have ended their 30-year wait, the goalposts are once again being moved.
I won’t name the person or the show because I’m fairly certain they come out with these sorts of takes for attention. If you really want to watch it, I’m sure you’ll …