Chelsea vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction from thrilling match
Chelsea welcomed Liverpool to Stamford Bridge for a massive game in the Premier League title race
Chelsea and Liverpool played out one of the games of the Premier League season with a pulsating draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.
Thomas Tuchel's decision to drop Romelu Lukaku following the airing of a controversial interview this week dominated pre-match discussions before it was revealed Alisson, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip had joined Jurgen Klopp in being ruled out of the contest with suspected positive Covid tests.
Sadio Mane gave the visitors the perfect start, however, with a well-taken opening goal before Mohamed Salah doubled the Reds' lead with a fine run and finish.
Mateo Kovacic went one better, though, finding the net with a sumptuous volley from the edge of the area before Christian Pulisic netted what proved to be the equaliser just before half-time.
Both teams pushed for winners in the second period but it wasn't to be with the main beneficiaries proving to be title rivals Manchester City, who now sit 10 points clear at the top of the table.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
So, 12 goals in the opening three Premier League matches of the day. What does the fourth and final one have in store?
On paper, it should be a blockbuster.
Premier League results
Dan James added a third for Leeds in the dying moments at Elland Road.
Here are the Premier League results then:
- Brentford 2-1 Aston Villa
- Leeds 3-1 Burnley
- Everton 2-3 Brighton
Liverpool milestones
It’s midfielder Fabinho’s 100th Premier League appearance for Liverpool this afternoon. And it is also 200 Premier League appearances for full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Congrats to both. They’ll want to cap landmark games off with a win.
Safe standing in operation
Chelsea fans beginning to filter into Stamford Bridge, including those in the safe standing area this afternoon.
History being made at this Premier League clash.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
The visitors have arrived at Stamford Bridge ahead of their huge clash with Chelsea this afternoon. They are without Jurgen Klopp, but still a force to be reckoned with.
A reminder that Alisson, Joel Matip and Roberto Firmino are all unavailable after suspected Covid-19 positives.
Thiago Alcantara and Takumi Minamino also unavailable due to injuries.
Brentford 2-1 Aston Villa
Mads Roerslev may just have won it for Brentford here! They have been second best for most of this game but Thomas Frank’s side have turned things around.
Emi Martinez thwarted Roerslev’s initial attempt but at the second time of asking the Brentford man lashed it home.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
So Chelsea are without Romelu Lukaku. Liverpool are without Alisson and Roberto Firmino.
Which side will be hampered more? You imagine Chelsea had a bit more time to prepare for Lukaku’s absence - not that the situation surrounding it is at all ideal.
Leeds 2-1 Burnley
Stuart Dallas has netted for Leeds and they have now regained their advantage over Burnley in a huge relegation six-pointer.
Can it be a huge relegation six-pointer on 2 January? Well, I’m saying it can be.
Everton 2-3 Brighton
Or not! Anthony Gordon has also helped himself to a brace as Everton pull themselves back into the game once more.
Can the hosts find an equaliser inside the final 15 minutes?
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