Chelsea vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as points are shared at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool: Axel Disasi cancelled out Luis Diaz’s opener to ensure the teams each picked up a point

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Chelsea and Liverpool played out a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge as the momentum swung between the two sides in an electrifying first half.

Liverpool started as the stronger side and completed a wonderful team move from their own box to play Mo Salah into space on the right wing. He curled a fine pass to the back post where Luis Diaz arrived to poke in the opening goal. Salah himself then had a second goal chalked off for the slighest of offsides before Chelsea started to respond.

A recycled cross from a corner allowed debutant Axel Disasi to scoop the ball past Alisson for the equaliser and Ben Chilwell believed he had the Blues in front with a fine finish just minutes later only for his effor to also get ruled out for an offside.

The second half saw Chelsea dominate the ball and create a couple more chances. Nicolas Jackson looks to be a solid centre-forward but needs to work on his finishing as a couple of opportunities went begging. In the end the teams couldn’t be separated and the match ended all square.

Relive the action from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea drew with Liverpool:

Chelsea vs Liverpool

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• FULL TIME - The points are shared at Stamford Bridge
• 72’ SAVE! - Jackson gets in on goal but has his effort stopped by Alisson (CHE 1-1 LIV)
• 57’ SAVE! - Alisson denies Chilwell from close range (CHE 1-1 LIV)
• 39’ DISALLOWED GOAL! - Chilwell is offside as he slotted Chelsea into the lead (CHE 1-1 LIV)
• 37’ GOAL! - Disasi scores on debut for Chelsea (CHE 1-1 LIV)
• 31’ DISALLOWED GOAL! - Salah scores but VAR rules him offside (CHE 0-1 LIV)
• 18’ GOAL! - Diaz finishes off a brilliant move from Liverpool (CHE 0-1 LIV)
• 12’ CROSSBAR! - Salah hits the bar with a right-footed shot from the edge of the box (CHE 0-0 LIV)

[13 August 2023 15:10 · Mike Jones]

Jurgen Klopp wants players to step up as ‘reloaded’ Liverpool look to hit stride

Jurgen Klopp accepts change at Liverpool was inevitable as he urged his “reloaded” side to find their own way ahead of the start of their Premier League campaign.

Liverpool saw captain Jordan Henderson and fellow midfielder Fabinho leave for the Saudi Pro League for a combined £52million, while Roberto Firmino and James Milner also departed Anfield this summer.

Virgil van Dijk will skipper the side this season as Liverpool try to rebound from last season’s fifth-place finish, which left them outside the Champions League places for the first time since 2015-16.

[13 August 2023 15:05 · Mike Jones]

How to watch Chelsea vs Liverpool

Chelsea vs Liverpool is due to kick-off at 4.30pm on Sunday 13 August at Stamford Bridge in London.

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage on the channels from 4pm. Subscribers can stream the game via the Sky Go app.

[13 August 2023 15:00 · Mike Jones]

Chelsea vs Liverpool early team news

Chelsea have confirmed that Christopher Nkunku will be out for “an extended period” after undergoing knee surgery. Mauricio Pochettino continues to chase midfield reinforcements, but centre-half Axel Disasi has been secured to provide the manager with another defensive option. Reece James has been appointed as captain.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are also said to still be in the mix for another high-price midfield recruit despite adding Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, who could make competitive Liverpool debuts at Stamford Bridge. Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic continue to work their way back from injury lay-offs and may be absent.

[13 August 2023 13:55 · Mike Jones]

Chelsea vs Liverpool

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the Premier League. Sunday’s action concludes with an interesting encounter between Chelsea and Liverpool that is set to be filled with intrigue, drama and subplots.

Mauricio Pochettino takes charge of the Blues for his first league game since joining as head coach at the start of the summer. He’s got a fresh, youthful squad that will be keen to push the Blues to new heights and banish the memories of their horrendous campaign last season.

Liverpool are similarly revitalised with a new captain in Virgil van Dijk and a couple of midfield maestros, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, joining the ranks. Jurgen Klopp has called this squad ‘Liverpool FC reloaded’ and he’ll want to kick off this new era with a winning start.

The match gets underway at 4.30pm and we’ll have all the build-up, team news and updates beforehand so stick around.